Network Technical Lead

Berkeley Square IT; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy seeks a Senior Network Engineer for a 6-month contract starting in July. The role covers design and optimisation of network infrastructure with a focus on security and compliance. Ideal candidates will possess CCNP and ITIL v4 certifications and have extensive experience in managing complex network projects. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a competitive rate of up to £760/day.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading network projects in enterprise or public sector settings.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, QoS, segmentation, and telemetry.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and optimisation of network infrastructure.
• Oversee delivery across firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, wireless, and hybrid networking.
• Develop technical standards, documentation, and security strategies.

Skills

Network design and optimisation

Troubleshooting

Security strategies

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

CCNP certification

ITIL v4 certification

Tools

Meraki

Fortinet

Juniper

Job description

Overview

Contract Length: 6 months, starting July; Rate: Up to £760/day (Outside IR35); Location: Jersey/Mainland/Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and optimisation of network infrastructure
• Oversee delivery across firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, wireless, and hybrid networking
• Develop technical standards, documentation, and security strategies
• Provide expert troubleshooting, issue resolution, and performance tuning
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and programme stakeholders

Qualifications

• CCNP (required); ITIL v4; vendor-specific certs (Meraki, Fortinet, Juniper)
• 5+ years leading network projects in enterprise or public sector settings
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, QoS, segmentation, and telemetry
• Confident managing third-party suppliers, change controls, and compliance
• A key role for a senior engineer ready to shape and secure the future of Jerseys digital infrastructure.