> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2795826-senior-network-engineer-vp](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2795826-senior-network-engineer-vp). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - VP - **Company:** Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Networks, Data Centers, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Information Technology, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840616190-senior-network-engineer-vp ## About the Role The Senior Engineer is a key resource within PD-ITSD with technical ownership of key IT systems deployed across EMEA and North America. The role requires a strong and broad technical skillset, exemplary communication skills, project management discipline and the capacity to fluidly and efficiently balance operational support and strategic project delivery requirements. The senior nature of the role necessitates technical mentorship of junior staff and knowledge transfer to other related IT teams., * Customer Focus * Driving Change * Driving Results * Embraces Diversity * Enterprise Leadership * Judgement and Decision Making * Risk Management * Strategic and Visionary * Trust and Integrity ## Description The Senior Engineer is responsible for the technical ownership of specific elements of the organisation's Network global platforms, providing subject matter expertise and acting as the point of escalation for any significant technical system issues. The Senior Engineer leads and actively participates in the delivery of IT projects for the organisation, including technical resource management and task planning. Furthermore, they support the Network Solution Architects in defining the expected standards, policies and documentation with which to administer and maintain the platforms operationally. The role requires strong cross-team and cross-region collaboration and the on-going maintenance of the vendor relationships, at a technical level, on behalf of PD-ITSD. The Senior Engineer is a key resource within the Network and Datacentre team and is responsible for the implementation and lifecycle management of a business-critical infrastructure comprised of a large Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto, F5 and Network Monitoring enterprise estate., The primary focus of the Senior Engineer is to maintain operations of existing systems whilst developing, building and deploying new IT systems and initiatives for the benefit of the organisation. The Senior Engineer is responsible for ensuring the ongoing stability and performance of the LAN, MAN and WAN networks within SMBC. The organisation has invested in software defined networking and the Senior Engineer is expected to be proficient in the support and configuration of these solutions. Through close partnership with the Network Solution Architecture function the Senior Engineer realises the conceptual designs provided and then builds and operationally introduces the new technology platform/solution for the organisation. They oversee the handover to operational support colleagues and ensure that documentation is current and accurate. The Senior Engineer will work in a discrete, focussed team dedicated to a specific technology area but will foster core relationships with other IT teams in both EMEA and North America., * The Senior Engineer is part of a global IT team with ~30 members. The Network team in London comprises 6 people at present. * Typically leads 3+ IT projects/deployments annually. * Provides technical escalation for IT systems situated throughout 6 enterprise class datacentres and multiple branch sites across EMEA and North America. 5000+ client endpoints. 3000+ Servers. * No direct reports - resource management as part of IT projects * Budget responsibility - may oversee individual project budgets and contribute to scoping team budgets. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)