Network Operations Engineer - Senior - AVP

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Operations Engineer to enhance their London team. This hands-on role is pivotal in ensuring network stability and performance, requiring 8-10 years of experience in network operations. You'll manage firewall configurations, perform firmware upgrades, and utilize tools like SolarWinds for monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in routing, switching, and security practices. With hybrid working options and a competitive salary, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in network operations.
• Strong background in firewall management, routing, and switching.
• NOC experience is critical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Network monitoring and maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Oversee daily network operations, including firewall changes.
• Maintain documentation and enhance runbooks for network operations.

Skills

Network Monitoring

Firewall Management

Routing

Switching

NOC Experience

Problem-Solving

Tools

SolarWinds

Infoblox

Cisco ASA Firepower

Checkpoint

Wireshark

Meraki WiFi

Cisco ACI

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Opportunity to develop and upskill in a financial organization

About Our Client

The client works in Financial Services

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Network Operations Engineer to join our London-based team. This is a technical, hands-on role focused on network monitoring, firewall management, and infrastructure maintenance. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in network operations and a strong background in routing, switching, and security. You will play a key role in ensuring network stability, performing firmware upgrades, managing day-to-day operations, and maintaining documentation. This position is not a leadership role but requires a proactive approach to network management and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Monitoring & Maintenance
• NOC experience is critical for this role.
• Ensure optimal performance and availability of network infrastructure.
• Utilize tools such as SolarWinds and Infoblox for monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Firewall & Infrastructure Management
• Oversee daily network operations, including firewall changes and firmware upgrades.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA Firepower and Checkpoint (Fortinet is a plus).
• Routing & Switching
• Expertise in Meraki WiFi, Cisco ACI, routing, and switching.
• Perform packet analysis using Wireshark.
• Documentation & Process Improvement
• Maintain and enhance runbooks and network documentation.
• Support best practices for network operations and security

The Successful Applicant

Preferred Qualifications & Experience Must-have:

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in network operations.
• Strong background in firewall management, routing, and switching.
• NOC experience is critical for this role.
• Nice-to-have:
• Experience with RSA and Zscaler.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS is a plus but not required).

On-Call Support

• Participate in a 1-week on-call rotation every 5 weeks.
• Some flexibility for out-of-hours support as needed

Certifications in Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint are nice to have.

What's on Offer

This role offers hybrid working - 2 days per week minimum on-site. It offers a package of £90,000 base salary with a great bonus structure.