Lead Network Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcast media company is seeking a skilled Network Engineer for a hands-on role in West Drayton. The position involves designing and managing networking solutions for live sporting events, offering a competitive salary and various perks.

Benefits

Annual performance related bonus

Pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Overtime rates (£30/hr for maintenance and overnights)

Paid certifications (upon passing)

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls.
• Strong background in network design.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage networking solutions.
• Support core network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on projects.

Skills

Network Design

BGP

Education

CCNP

Tools

Cisco Catalyst 9200

Cisco Catalyst 9300

Nexus 5000

FortiGate

Job description

Job Description

Network Engineer – Stockley Park – Up to £70,000 (DOE)

I’m currently hiring on behalf of a leading broadcast media company to find a talented Network Engineer who’s ready to step into a hands-on, design-led role with real impact.

You will be working for a company that assist in broadcasting live sporting events, including the Premier League!

Location: West Drayton

Work Setup: 5 days a week on-site

Salary: Up to £70,000

Hours: Standard 8-hour day plus 1-hour break - Flexible starts between 8–11am

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage networking solutions (routing, switching, firewalls)
• Support core network infrastructure: Cisco Catalyst 9200/9300, Nexus 5000, FTD under FMC, FortiGate
• Participate in Weekend support (1 in 5 weekends) with time-off in lieu
• Collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to deliver projects across live broadcast studios and data centres

Experience Required:

Must-Haves:

• CCNP-level knowledge or equivalent
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls
• Strong background in network design
• Extensive BGP Experience

Nice-to-Haves:

• Basic Linux CLI
• Network automation experience
• Multicast / Production / Content delivery network exposure
• FortiGate firewall experience

Perks & Benefits:

• Annual performance related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Overtime rates (£30/hr for maintenance and overnights)
• Paid certifications (upon passing)

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply below! We have interviews lined up next week, so be quick!