Network Engineer - Fully Remote - UK Only

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Network Engineer to design and support complex technical solutions fully remotely. This role demands deep expertise in network infrastructure, including Palo Alto and BGP, and requires proactive problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure optimal system performance and security. With opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Azure, and GCP, this position offers a dynamic environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in network and systems infrastructure.
• Proactive problem-solving and collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Manage and support network infrastructure including upgrades and incident response.
• Ensure system availability, performance, and security.

Skills

Palo Alto Experience

BGP Expertise

AWS, Azure, or GCP

Routing and Switching Skills

VXLAN & EVPN Experience

Knowledge of IPSEC, DHCP, DNS

Experience with Juniper Switches and Routers

Load Balancing Experience

Tools

Git

VS Code

Docker

Terraform

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Network Engineer - Fully Remote - UK Only, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

Realtime Recruitment

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Summary:

This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting complex technical solutions, focusing on network and systems infrastructure. The position requires deep technical expertise, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration with various teams to ensure system availability, performance, and security.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Manage and support network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.), including lifecycle management, upgrades, and incident response.
• Oversee critical changes and ensure infrastructure efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture, Security, and Support teams.
• Ensure system availability, performance, and security.
• Align technology solutions with business strategies.
• Coordinate upgrades with vendors and internal teams.

Must have:

• Strong Palo Alto experience, including Prisma Access / Prisma Cloud solutions
• Expertise in BGP – hands-on experience with design, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Experience with at least one of AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong routing and switching skills
• VXLAN & EVPN experience (or SDN alternatives like Cisco ACI or VMware NSX)
• Knowledge of IPSEC, DHCP, DNS
• Solid experience with Juniper switches and routers (Cisco acceptable for strong candidates)
• Experience with load balancing – HAProxy preferred; F5, A10, Kemp are also suitable

Nice to have:

• Exposure to Kentik, Netbox, or Portnox
• Scripting and familiarity with tools such as Git, VS Code, Docker, Terraform