Hybrid Senior Network Engineer – Design, Deliver, Escalate

DataCareers; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DataCareers in Worcester is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our engineering-led tech business. This hands-on role covers design, delivery and support across LAN, WAN, wireless and security. You will work on customer-facing projects, develop clear technical documentation and provide escalation support within a skilled team.

Hybrid role with onsite work in Worcester 2–3 days per week. CCNP-level knowledge and strong routing/switching are essential, with experience in Cisco ASA/FTD

Qualifications

• CCNP-level knowledge or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Solid routing and switching knowledge (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, QoS).
• Hands-on firewall and VPN experience (Cisco ASA/FTD).
• Wireless experience (Cisco Catalyst / Meraki).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing Cisco network solutions across LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi and security.
• Configuring and supporting routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs.
• Working with Cisco ASA / FTD, routing protocols and switching technologies.
• Supporting customer projects from design through to delivery.
• Producing clear technical documentation.
• Acting as an escalation point for complex network issues.
• Supporting network assessments, capacity planning and PoC work.
• Working with internal teams, customers and third-party suppliers.
• Participating in an on-call rota, typically every 6-8 weeks.

Skills

CCNP-level knowledge

Routing & Switching

Firewall & VPN

Wireless

Troubleshooting

Communication

UK driving licence

Tools

PRTG

Wireshark

NetFlow

Job description

DataCareers in Worcester is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our engineering-led tech business. This hands-on role covers design, delivery and support across LAN, WAN, wireless and security. You will work on customer-facing projects, develop clear technical documentation and provide escalation support within a skilled team.

Hybrid role with onsite work in Worcester 2–3 days per week. CCNP-level knowledge and strong routing/switching are essential, with experience in Cisco ASA/FTD