Senior Network Engineer

This is a varied position, combining business-as-usual operational support with the delivery of infrastructure projects. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the stability, security and performance of the network whilst contributing to new technology implementations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with the wider Infrastructure and Cloud teams, you’ll have the opportunity to influence network design, introduce best practice and support the organisation’s ongoing digital transformation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Providing 3rd line support and acting as the technical escalation point for networking issues.
• Delivering network refresh, upgrade and migration projects.
• Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Fortinet and Cisco networking technologies.
• Monitoring network performance, capacity and security.
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve network resilience, performance and automation.
• Collaborating with Infrastructure, Cloud and Security teams on strategic technology initiatives.

We’re looking for someone with strong enterprise networking experience who enjoys both operational support and project delivery.

You’ll ideally have experience with:

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet networking technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Routing, switching and network security.
• Firewall administration and troubleshooting.
• VLANs, VPNs, LAN/WAN technologies.
• Network monitoring and performance optimisation.
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments.
• Exposure to cloud networking technologies (Azure and/or AWS).
• An interest in network automation and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with scripting tools such as Python, Ansible or Terraform.
• Relevant Cisco or Fortinet certifications.

£60,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits package, * Hybrid working, just 1 day per week onsite in Birmingham.

• A varied role combining BAU support with project work.
• Opportunities to work with modern networking technologies.
• Exposure to cloud networking and automation initiatives.
• A collaborative and supportive technical team.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.