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# Senior Network Tooling Engineer

- **Company:** Bt Business
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Continuous Integration, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Packet Analyzer, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Diagnostic Tools, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Gitlab, NetScout, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-network-tooling-engineer/49340310

## About the Role

platforms, with a strong understanding of network operations and service support.Hands-on experience with VMware virtualised environments, including the deployment, administration and troubleshooting of virtual machines, alongside network virtualisation platforms such as EVE-NG or Cisco Modeling Labs (CML), and networking technologies including LAN, WAN, VLAN and WLANExperience with network troubleshooting, network performance monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g. Netscout) packet analysis, automation and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Ansible, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to perform effective root cause analysis.Desirable Skills / ExperienceIndustry-recognised networking certification (e.g. CCNP)Our PackageTailored benefits make a real difference. That's why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:* 10% on target annual

## Description

SC UK Government Security Clearance.What you'll be doingProvide technical support and lifecycle management for the HMRC network tooling estate, ensuring the effective operation of monitoring, alerting and automation platforms.Install, configure, administer and troubleshoot virtualised environments, including the deployment and management of virtual machines and associated networking components.Manage and develop lab environments using network virtualisation technologies, supporting testing, validation and service readiness activities.Lead technical investigations, review proposed changes to minimise risk, and support the transition of new projects and solutions into live operational support.Collaborate with HMRC, suppliers and internal teams to drive continual service improvement while ensuring compliance with BT and customer policies, standards and governance requirements.Essential Skills / ExperienceExperience supporting and configuring enterprise monitoring, management and automation