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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** FNZ - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, System Configuration, Network Security, Network Layer, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Planning and Design, Network Service, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Computer Network Operations, Fortinet, Routing & Switching, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-network-engineer-fnz-q-hub-10153636 ## About the Role You'll be a highly capable hands-on network engineer who thrives in complex, high-availability environments and understands the importance of secure, resilient infrastructure in supporting business-critical platforms. Essential experience: * Strong experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise-class network environments * Experience supporting complex network infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud environments * Strong incident response and problem-solving experience in business-critical environments * Strong understanding of network availability, performance, resilience, and security principles * Technical expertise and practical experience in: * Strong experience with Cisco Nexus switching technologies * Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 network design and troubleshooting * Proven expertise in OSPF and BGP routing protocols * Overlay and fabric technologies such as VXLAN and NSX-T * Network security principles and secure network design * Traditional ADN platforms, including F5 LTM/GTM Desirable experience in the below areas would be advantageous: * Checkpoint and Fortigate firewall solutions * F5 Distributed Cloud * Network automation and orchestration, such as Terraform, Ansible, or CI/CD pipelines * Cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or GCP * LogicMonitor or similar enterprise-grade monitoring platforms What you'll need to succeed at FNZ * A strong technical mindset with excellent attention to detail * Calm, structured problem-solving skills in complex operational environments * Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences * A proactive approach to continuous improvement and automation * The ability to balance operational stability with change and innovation * A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and delivery focus * A collaborative style with the ability to work effectively across teams ## Description As Senior Network Engineer, you'll be a key technical contributor within the regional Network Engineering team, helping to maintain, improve, and evolve secure, resilient, and high-performing network services across FNZ. 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