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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - **Company:** BT Group - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Visio, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Lucidchart, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Load Balancing, HybridCloud, Juniper, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b46985e92f3487a1 ## About the Role * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent experience (CCNA minimum). * Demonstrable expertise in switching, routing, load balancing, and network security. * Track record of delivering complex network solutions within time, cost, and quality targets. * Ability to dissect and resolve technical problems through structured analysis. * Experience building effective partnerships across diverse teams and technologies. * Awareness of industry trends and ability to align network strategy with broader business goals. * Willingness to participate in an on - call rota, as a service to the business as part of a team. Desirable Skills / Experience * Experience with enterprise-scale on-prem virtualisation (VMware). * Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, hybrid environments). * Familiarity with SD-WAN, network automation, and infrastructure-as-code. * Knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or other enterprise networking platforms. * Exposure to monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, NetFlow). * Effective documentation and diagramming skills (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart). * Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related fields. ## Description We are seeking three experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale network infrastructure. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic design and operational delivery, operational support, both on-prem and cloud-based environments. You will be responsible for architecting secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions that meet business and security requirements, while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery. A unique opportunity to work within a specialist team supporting BT's strategic private cloud platform, combining deep technical exposure, continuous learning, and excellent career development in a fast-paced network environment. What you'll be doing * Design, configure, and maintain enterprise scale LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud networks. * Implement and manage network services including VPNs, VLANs, QoS, DNS, DHCP, ACI and Evpn and segmentation. * Deploy and support enterprise-grade routers, switches, and load balancers. * Collaborate with security teams to enforce access controls and ensure network compliance. * Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis. * Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, and optimize for reliability. * Document network architecture, configurations, and failover strategies. * Ensure alignment with IT policies, audit requirements, and industry best practices. * Stay up to date with relevant technologies in the area -Reading, attending briefings and talks. ## 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) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [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) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)