Senior Network Automation Engineer

QinetiQ Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Generous holiday

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the transition from manual to automated network operations. You will design and implement automation across LAN, WAN and data centres, using Python, Ansible and Terraform, and mentor engineers across teams.

Join a high-profile, defence-focused environment with state-of-the-art facilities and clear career development. The role requires CCNP or equivalent and a degree in CS or Engineering, with on-site responsibilities and

Qualifications

• Strong automation experience in enterprise network environments.
• Hands-on scripting with Python, Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience with centralised network management/orchestration tools.
• Broad networking knowledge: routing, switching, security.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation initiatives to transform manual network operations.
• Design and implement automation solutions across LAN/WAN/datacentre.
• Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Automation

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Networking

Routing

Security

Education

CCNP or equivalent

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the transition from manual to automated network operations. You will design and implement automation across LAN, WAN and data centres, using Python, Ansible and Terraform, and mentor engineers across teams.

Join a high-profile, defence-focused environment with state-of-the-art facilities and clear career development. The role requires CCNP or equivalent and a degree in CS or Engineering, with on-site responsibilities and