Network Lead

JR United Kingdom; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecom sector is seeking a Network Lead Engineer to join their high-performing team. This role requires 5-7 years of experience in enterprise network engineering and offers flexibility with remote work options. You will support large-scale networks and collaborate with experts while getting exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible office access

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills using packet capture and log analysis tools.
• Proficient in ACLs, network segmentation, and perimeter defence.

Responsibilities

• Support and secure large-scale networks across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with an expert technical team in a thriving telecom environment.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

Operational expertise with F5 LTM

Akamai CDN & security solutions

Juniper SRX firewalls & switches

Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches

ACLs

Network segmentation

Perimeter defence

Layer 2/3 networking

BGP

OSPF

High availability

Troubleshooting

Network monitoring tools

Job description

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Onsite - Uxbridge - Shift Patterns (more info to be provided)

Telecoms

Employment Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Working Arrangement: Primarily remote with occasional on-site visits (at the nearest office to your location)

Start Date: ASAP

Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Network Lead Engineer with 5–7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering. You’ll be joining a high-performing team in the telecom sector, supporting and securing large-scale networks across multiple platforms.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• 5–7 years of enterprise network engineering experience
• Strong operational expertise with:
• F5 LTM (Local Traffic Manager)
• Akamai CDN & security solutions
• Juniper SRX firewalls & switches
• Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches
• Proficient in ACLs, network segmentation, and perimeter defence
• Solid understanding of Layer 2/3 networking, BGP, OSPF, and high availability
• Excellent troubleshooting skills using packet capture and log analysis tools
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, SNMP)

Why Join Us?

• Work remotely with flexible office access
• Collaborate with an expert technical team in a thriving telecom environment
• Competitive salary and exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Ready to Apply?

If you meet the eligibility criteria and bring the right technical expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and accelerate your network engineering career!