Senior IT Network Engineer – Hybrid, Cloud & Security

UNIQUE CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIQUE CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED is seeking an experienced IT networking professional for a hybrid role based in Leeds. The position offers a salary of £45,600 per year and requires deep expertise in enterprise networking, security, and cloud connectivity.

You will design, deploy, and manage complex networks across multiple sites, implementing VPNs, SD-WAN, and virtualization while ensuring high availability and security. The role blends on-site and remote work within Leeds.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS/DHCP management.
• Proficiency in network security practices such as firewall configuration, LDAP/Active Directory, PKI, encryption techniques, and monitoring tools.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment including routers and switches, and Cisco ISE; familiarity with Juniper devices is a plus.
• Strong understanding of telecommunication systems including VoIP protocols (SIP) and QoS configurations for voice traffic prioritization.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere or Citrix; experience with SAN storage for high availability storage.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation; experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools is desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS for hybrid cloud networking; understanding of network security in cloud environments is essential.
• Experience working with network management and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and Splunk.
• Knowledge of operating systems including Windows, Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS), Solaris, and openSUSE.
• Experience with ITIL standards for service management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex network architectures including LAN, WAN, VPN, and SD-WAN solutions to ensure reliable connectivity across all sites.
• Configure and maintain network security devices such as firewalls (Cisco ASA, Juniper) and IDS, and implement encryption protocols like IPsec and SSL/TLS for secure data transmission.
• Support and troubleshoot network infrastructure components including Cisco routers, switches, Cisco ISE, DNS, DHCP, and load balancers to optimize performance.
• Monitor network health using tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, and Splunk, and implement high availability solutions to minimize downtime.
• Manage network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and routing protocols to ensure efficient data routing across multiple platforms including cloud environments like Azure and AWS.
• Conduct system administration tasks on operating systems including Windows, Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS), Solaris, and openSUSE.
• Automate tasks using PowerShell, Bash scripting, Ansible, or other DevOps tools.
• Oversee network installation projects from planning through deployment while ensuring compliance with ITIL standards for service management.

Skills

Networking concepts

Network security

VPN/Firewall config

DNS/DHCP management

Scripting

Cloud networking

ITIL familiarity

Monitoring tools

Operating systems

Tools

Cisco equipment

Cisco ISE

Juniper devices

VMware vSphere

Citrix

SAN storage

Ansible

Azure

AWS

SolarWinds

PRTG

Splunk

Windows

Linux

Solaris

openSUSE

Job description

UNIQUE CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED is seeking an experienced IT networking professional for a hybrid role based in Leeds. The position offers a salary of £45,600 per year and requires deep expertise in enterprise networking, security, and cloud connectivity.

You will design, deploy, and manage complex networks across multiple sites, implementing VPNs, SD-WAN, and virtualization while ensuring high availability and security. The role blends on-site and remote work within Leeds.