Lead Network Engineer

Fruition Group; Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to enhance their global, cloud-first network infrastructure. This full-time role offers the chance to lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and work in a flexible, remote-first environment. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in network design, automation, and a collaborative mindset. Join a diverse team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Flexible working approach

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of enterprise networking protocols.
• Experience in large-scale, cloud-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support scalable network infrastructure.
• Lead technical decision-making and architecture reviews.
• Automate operational tasks using tools like Ansible.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Automation

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Ansible

Python

Job description

This range is provided by Fruition Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media

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