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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** CleanTech Talent
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £72,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, Data Security, Software Debugging, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Internet Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, Open Source Technology, Systems Integration, Low Latency, Transport Protocols
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840621420-senior-network-engineer

## About the Role

* 5+ years designing and implementing communication networks
 * Strong understanding of IP networking (TCP/UDP), tunnelling and secure data handling
 * Solid grounding in network/transport protocols
 * Proactive communication style, collaborative mindset and adaptability
 * Ability to thrive in fast-paced engineering environments

## Description

Were seeking a practical, curious and hands-on Senior Network Engineer to design, build and support IP-based communication systems spanning multiple regions, ground infrastructure and remote platforms. Youll work across Linux networking, routing, monitoring, protocol development and systems integration.

Youll help create the upper-layer communication logic, enhance observability, optimise performance, and collaborate closely with lower-layer and platform engineers., * Design, configure and maintain a distributed IP-based network across multiple regions and systems (Linux-based)

 * Oversee routing, VPNs, dynamic networking, observability, DNS, QoS and security
 * Develop upper-layer communication logic using robust approaches (e.g., TUN/TAP) and open-source tooling
 * Build monitoring tools for routing behaviour, packet metrics, throughput, latency and traffic flows
 * Drive continuous improvement across performance, testing, debugging and system understanding
 * Contribute to QoS, traffic handling, resource utilisation and multi-tenant environments
 * Work cross-functionally with RF, security, embedded and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth integration


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