Lead Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company seeks a Lead Network Engineer to enhance their network infrastructure in a dynamic, cloud-first environment. The role involves implementing scalable solutions, ensuring network security, and mentoring junior engineers. With a remote-first approach and opportunities for professional development, this position promises career advancement in a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Flexible, remote-first working approach

Professional development and training support

International team culture

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Proven experience in network design, routing, switching, and load balancing.
• Strong knowledge of network security including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support scalable and resilient network infrastructure.
• Lead technical decision-making and architecture reviews within the network domain.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex network issues and incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Network Security

Automation

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Ansible

Python

Job description

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Location:
Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to Leeds

Why Apply?
Are you an experienced network professional with a passion for infrastructure excellence, technical leadership, and automation? This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career as a Lead Network Engineer. With a presence across multiple international markets and a focus on cutting-edge technology, this is a full-time engineering role offering challenge, scale, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a global, cloud-first environment.

Design, implement, and support scalable and resilient network infrastructure

Ensure network availability, performance, and security across a global landscape

Lead technical decision-making and architecture reviews within the network domain

Automate operational tasks using tools like Ansible and scripting languages such as Python

Act as a senior escalation point for complex network issues and incidents

Collaborate closely with platform, infrastructure, and security teams to align network services

Review and improve monitoring, logging, and alerting across all environments

Define best practices and mentor other engineers, contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing

Deep understanding of enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)

Proven experience in network design, routing, switching, and load balancing

Strong knowledge of network security including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention

Experience in large-scale, cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI)

Proficient in automation and scripting (Ansible, Python, or similar)

Hands-on experience with metrics, monitoring tools, and alerting frameworks

Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset and problem-solving attitude

Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and mentor technical teams

What's in it for me?

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Flexible, remote-first working approach with occasional travel

Professional development and training support

An international team culture built on trust, inclusion, and continuous improvement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.