Lead Network Engineer

Fynity; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office near Leeds

Job summary

Fynity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Network Engineer / Network Architect to support complex enterprise networks in regulated environments. The role combines hands-on network engineering with small-team leadership.

You’ll focus on Fortinet SD-WAN and Cisco enterprise networking (LAN/WLAN), network security, and architecture across on-prem and hybrid setups, with governance and lifecycle oversight.

Qualifications

• Strong Fortinet SD-WAN experience.
• Strong Cisco networking background across LAN and Wireless LAN.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst Centre and ISE/NAC.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale network environments; strong troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Network specialists.
• Provide escalation support for complex network issues.
• Drive service improvements, lifecycle management and governance.

Skills

Network design

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Fortinet SD-WAN

Cisco Catalyst Centre

ISE/NAC

Netskope SASE

ZTNA

VMware NSX-T

F5 load balancing

WAF

Job description

Hybrid twice a month minimum, ideally placed near an office in Leeds, Warrington, London, or Gloucester.

I’m working with a leading technology organisation looking for a Senior Network Engineer / Network Architect to join their team, supporting complex enterprise network environments across highly regulated industries. A chance to combine your strong Network technical skills with leadership of a small team.

This is a senior technical role for someone who enjoys solving complex network challenges, providing escalation support, and helping shape secure, resilient network services.

The role will focus heavily around Fortinet SD-WAN and Cisco enterprise networking, including LAN, Wireless LAN and security-focused solutions.

You’ll be working across:

• Cisco LAN & Wireless LAN technologies
• Network security, segmentation and Zero Trust principles
• Enterprise network design, troubleshooting and optimisation
• Service improvements, lifecycle management and governance
• Leading a small team of Network specialists

Must requirements:

• Strong Fortinet SD-WAN experience
• Strong Cisco networking background across LAN and Wireless LAN
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst Centre and ISE/NAC
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale network environments; strong troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to have experience:

• Experience of team leadership or mentoring
• Netskope SASE /
• ZTNA
• VMware NSX-T
• F5 load balancing and WAF technologies

We’re looking for someone who has operated in complex, regulated environments where security, resilience and compliance are critical.

Experience working within an MSP or managed service environment would also be advantageous.