Senior Network Architect & Engineering Manager

Verelogic; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading newspaper wholesaler in the UK seeks a Network Engineering Manager to oversee enterprise network infrastructure. This role involves managing a team, driving innovation in network architecture, and ensuring the reliability of network services. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in network engineering and deep expertise in Cisco technologies. A competitive salary of £70,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

£5,688 per annum car allowance

Company bonus

Health Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Deep expertise in Cisco technologies including switching, routing, firewalls.
• Strong experience with SD-WAN technologies and Cisco Umbrella cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of large-scale, mission-critical network environments.
• Manage a team of offshore skilled Network Engineers.
• Oversee configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, and firewalls.

Skills

Next Generation Firewall technology

Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, OCI)

Scripting and automation (Python, Bash)

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP)

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field

Cisco Certification (minimum CCNP)

Tools

Cisco technologies (switching, routing)

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

A leading newspaper wholesaler in the UK seeks a Network Engineering Manager to oversee enterprise network infrastructure. This role involves managing a team, driving innovation in network architecture, and ensuring the reliability of network services. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in network engineering and deep expertise in Cisco technologies. A competitive salary of £70,000 plus benefits is offered.