Network Engineer

Technopride Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Network Engineer / SME to design and implement enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in network design, technical expertise, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting site builds and collaborating with project managers to ensure high standards of performance and security. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in network design and support.
• Strong understanding of passive and active network components.
• Proven experience in high-availability and SD-WAN solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network infrastructure solutions for new facilities.
• Partner with project managers to execute technical network designs.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain network components.

Skills

Network design experience

Project delivery experience

Stakeholder engagement

Troubleshooting

Automation scripting (Python, Ruby, Perl)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Palo Alto Networks

Job description

The Network Engineer / SME will be responsible for thedesign, deployment, and supportof enterprise network infrastructure as part of corporate real estate initiatives. This includes supportingnew site builds, expansions, relocations, and integration or separation projectsin close collaboration with global and local facilities teams, project managers, and technology stakeholders.

This role requires a blend oftechnical expertise, project delivery experience, and stakeholder engagementto ensure network infrastructure is delivered to high standards of performance, reliability, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implementnetwork infrastructure solutions for new facilities (Greenfield), expansions, relocations, co-locations, and transformation initiatives.
• Partner with project managers todevelop and execute technical network designsaligned with enterprise architecture and standards.
• Deploy, configure, and maintainnetwork components including:
• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Wireless LAN (WLAN)
• Wide Area Network (WAN)
• Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
• Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points
• Preparecomprehensive Bills of Materials (BoM)based on site layouts and infrastructure standards.
• Ensureadherence to organizational network and security standardsduring all stages of implementation.
• Performnetwork upgrades, enhancements, and migrationsas part of real estate or transformation projects.
• Maintainaccurate documentationfor network configurations, diagrams, and Transition-to-Operations (TTO) deliverables.
• Conductsite surveys, installations, and configuration management, ensuring quality and compliance with design specifications.
• Supportongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimizationof enterprise network environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum4 years of hands-on experiencein network design, implementation, and support—preferably in real estate, facilities, or large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Strong understanding of bothpassive and active network componentsand their integration into physical environments.

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge ofnetworking fundamentals: routing, switching, VLANs, subnetting, STP, VTP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Proven experience innetwork design and implementation, includinghigh-availability and SD-WAN solutions.
• Hands-on expertise with major platforms such asCisco, Arista, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Familiarity withcybersecurity conceptsincluding firewalls, VPNs, and secure network architecture.
• Scripting and automation experience (e.g.,Python, Ruby, or Perl) for network process automation.
• Ability to interpretsite plans and MEP diagramsto design physical and logical network layouts for office, industrial, or mixed-use environments.
• Experience across thefull project lifecycle—from requirements and planning through deployment and operational transition.

Soft Skills

• Excellentverbal and written communication skillsfor effective collaboration with cross-functional and global teams.
• Strongproblem-solving and analytical skillswith attention to detail.
• Ability tomanage multiple prioritiesand perform effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications preferred:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• CompTIA Network+
• Advanced certifications such asCCIEorJNCIE-ENTare an advantage.