Network Operations Engineer x2 - Manchester

Adecco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent benefits

On-call allowance

Job summary

A leading employment agency seeks a Network Operations Engineer in Manchester to support varied clients via advanced network solutions. Candidates should possess substantial networking experience along with relevant certifications. Responsibilities include resolving complex network incidents, leading changes across networks, and ensuring security. The role demands knowledge of SD-WAN, firewalls, and ITIL processes, alongside SC clearance eligibility requirements. A competitive salary and additional benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive enterprise networking experience and relevant certifications.
• Strong hands-on experience with firewalls.
• Solid knowledge of SD-WAN and familiarity with SASE frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnosis and resolution of complex Level 3 network incidents.
• Implement network changes and service requests across technical landscapes.
• Provide technical expertise on advanced network issues.

Skills

Extensive enterprise networking experience

Certifications (e.g., CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto)

Experience with firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco Firepower)

Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies

Familiarity with SASE frameworks

Expertise in LAN/WAN

Knowledge of MPLS

VPN skills

VLAN configuration

QoS

Advanced routing and switching

Network security principles

Load balancing skills

Cloud networking integration

Good knowledge of ITIL processes

Job description

Network Operations Engineer x2 - Manchester

£35 - 37,000 per annum + permanent benefits + on‑call allowance

Eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Operations Engineer to join a high‑performing Network Operations Centre (NOC) supporting a broad portfolio of private and public‑sector clients. You'll work across complex, multi‑technology environments, helping to deliver stable, secure, and high‑performing network solutions throughout their full lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing

• As a Network Operations Engineer within our NOC, you will play a key role in delivering advanced support across enterprise networks while working with cutting‑edge technologies such as SD‑WAN, Wireless LAN, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex Level 3 network incidents
• Owning and implementing network changes and service requests across diverse technical landscapes
• Providing deep technical expertise on advanced network issues, ensuring stability and security
• Building your expertise through access to training, certifications, and hands‑on exposure to next‑generation networking solutions

Skills & Experience We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident and skilled network professional who brings:

• Extensive enterprise networking experience with relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto certifications)
• Strong hands‑on experience with firewalls including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and Cisco Firepower
• Solid knowledge of SD‑WAN technologies and familiarity with SASE frameworks, including Fortinet SASE and other leading solutions
• Expertise across key networking areas:
• LAN/WAN
• MPLS
• VPN
• VLAN configuration
• QoS
• Advanced routing and switching
• Knowledge of network security principles, load balancing, and cloud networking integration
• Good working knowledge of ITIL processes

Security Clearance Requirements

To join us in this role, you must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires:

• We can accept British Nationals/Dual Nationality/ILR Visa/EU Settlement status but need continuous residence in the UK for the past 5 years, and no longer than 28 consecutive days spent outside of the UK during this time.