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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - **Company:** Hawke Search - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Border Gateway Protocol, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Microsoft Exchange Server, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Integrated Services Digital Networks, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Windows Servers, Networking Cables, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Service, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Fireeye, Cisco - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-network-engineer/57330459 ## About the Role Ideally you will have strong experience with Juniper Networks and firewalls and be happy to predominately work with these Technologies or transfer from Cisco to Juniper. 35% Project and design work and 65% BAU, * Degree (or equivalent ) in a computer related subject * Must have knowledge of the following: windows 2003 and above, exchange server, LANs, WANs, virtualisation, TCP/IP, Routing, SANs, network design, firewalls, Active Directory, encryption technologies, system monitoring and management * Ability to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of IT, LAN, PCs, Voice, Data and all associated software, fault isolation and problem resolutions. * Proven and demonstrable experience in supporting IT infrastructure including networks, security hardware. Deep experience of one major network equipment provider is essential. * Evidence of implementing IT security tools and techniques * Practical experience on the management of change * Good working knowledge of Information Governance and its application within IT * Must be able to demonstrate commitment to customer facing service * Ability to demonstrate significant experience of managing / motivating staff and developing staff * Understanding of core Internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, BGP, etc.) Skills * Juniper Networking * Network Engineering * Network Engineering (Job Titles) ## Description * Support all internal networks across UK sites and European offices, reporting to the Head of Networks. * Work with and provide cover for the Customer Networks and Product Development Manager. * Contribute to IT network project delivery, including design, build and stakeholder communication. . * Maintain and configure all routers, switches, and related network equipment. * Deliver and support customer connections, including server sockets, VLANs and similar services. * Assist with the configuration of internal and external switches. * Provide technical support for service-network cabling, including planning and deploying cabinet cabling. * Support firmware and software updates for routers and switches. * Assist with EOL management and ensure timely planning and budgeting for replacements. * Support telephony systems, including ISDN and SIP services. * Assist in maintaining backups, redundancies and disaster recovery processes for all network services. * Support network security through monitoring, audits, baselining and working with internal and external assessors. * Support security and monitoring systems such as Systems Observer and FireEye. * Support assigned projects, including procurement meetings, budgeting and security assessments. ## 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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [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) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [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) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)