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# Senior ICT Network Engineer

- **Company:** AtkinsRéalis
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Network Security, Microsoft Office, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, PRINCE2, Wide Area Networks, ARUBA, Juniper, Cisco
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840620748-senior-ict-network-engineer

## About the Role

* Experience leading technical work packages and design activities.
 * Experience of ICT network design and delivery.
 * Knowledge of enterprise LAN, WAN and WLAN technologies.
 * Knowledge of routing, switching and network security principles.
 * Understanding of network monitoring and management systems.
 * Ability to prepare technical documentation, reports and presentations.
 * Competent in Microsoft Office applications., * Cisco, Juniper, Aruba or equivalent certifications.
 * Defence, Government or Nuclear sector experience.
 * Knowledge of MoD ICT standards and guidance.
 * Experience of RIBA stages of design.
 * Prince2, APM or equivalent qualification., * Achievement - Delivers high-quality outputs and meets commitments.
 * Communication - Builds effective relationships through clear verbal and written communication.
 * Customer Focus - Provides excellent service to clients and stakeholders.
 * Initiative - Applies sound judgement and develops practical solutions.
 * Teamwork - Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
 * Flexibility - Adapts to changing priorities and project requirements.
 * QHSE - Demonstrates commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and Environment.

## Description

As a Senior ICT Network Engineer, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects, supporting capability growth and contributing to the development of colleagues through mentoring, coaching and technical leadership.

The role may occasionally require travel to other UK mainland locations, including overnight stays, and there are opportunities for overseas work.

Applicants may be required to undergo security vetting, and any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate level of clearance being granted.

Your role

 * Leading the development of active network designs, architectures, technical specifications and design documentation.
 * Designing enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN and network security solutions.
 * Developing secure, resilient and scalable network infrastructures aligned to client requirements.
 * Leading technical work packages and supporting project delivery activities.
 * Producing and reviewing technical documentation, reports, strategies and specifications.
 * Supporting implementation planning, migration activities, testing and commissioning.
 * Providing technical leadership, mentoring and support to engineers and technicians.
 * Supporting business development activities including proposals, PQQs and ITTs.


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