Network Engineer

Akkodis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer in London, offering £55,000 - £65,000. The role is a hybrid position with 3 days per week in London and focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale network and cloud infrastructure.

You will work across data centres, cloud, SD-WAN, and security environments, delivering robust solutions while collaborating with architects and global stakeholders. A hands-on role emphasising automation and cloud connectivity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise networking across data centres, WAN, and cloud.
• Hands-on cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS) and secure connectivity design.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN).
• Experience with monitoring, security, and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and support Layer 2/3 networks across data centres, cloud, and remote sites.
• Implement and optimise cloud networking (Azure/AWS) and SD-WAN.
• Manage and support network security platforms, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues and ensure high availability.
• Develop automation solutions for provisioning and configuration; drive standardisation.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cloud networking

SD-WAN

Automation

TCP/IP

BGP

OSP F

VPN

LAN/WAN

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Network Engineer

£55,000 - £65,000

London 3 days per week

We're looking for a skilled Network Engineer to join a global in-house IT function, playing a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale network and cloud infrastructure.

You'll work across data centre, cloud, SD-WAN, and security environments, delivering robust and scalable solutions while collaborating with architects, security teams, and global stakeholders. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on modern networking, automation, and cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, configure, and support Layer 2/3 networks, including connectivity across data centres, cloud platforms, and remote locations.
• Implement and optimise cloud networking (Azure/AWS) and SD-WAN solutions integrated with SaaS and enterprise systems.
• Manage and support network security platforms, monitor performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure high availability.
• Develop automation solutions for provisioning and configuration, while driving continuous improvement and standardisation

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in enterprise networking with strong troubleshooting across data centre, WAN, and cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and secure connectivity design.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, LAN/WAN).
• Experience with network monitoring, security, and automation tools in large-scale environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Akkodis exists to connect the smartest people and brightest businesses to the opportunities they need to thrive. We're a Global leader in professional solutions for IT, Engineering and Life Sciences.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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