Senior Network Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to develop communication systems for complex networking solutions. Based in Bournemouth, the role involves designing network requirements, installing switched and routed networks, and integrating commercial hardware and software. Candidates should have knowledge of routing protocols and experience in network design. Additionally, strong technical documentation skills are essential. The position is a full-time contract role, and eligibility for SC is required.

Qualifications

• Functional domain knowledge of routing protocols e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP.
• Experience of network design to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Producing high- and low-level designs to meet challenging networking requirements.
• Building and configuring technical solutions of networked hardware and software.
• Integration of Commercial off-the-Shelf hardware and software.
• Adherence to systems engineering practices.
• Fault finding and resolution of issues in a production environment.
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation.
• Collaboration with other agile team members.
• Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members.
• Occasional visits to customer sites to support deployment.

Skills

Installation and configuration of Layer 2 switched networks and Layer 3 routed networks

Technical documentation production

Job description

Overview

Interested in developing communication systems for the future to enhance and optimise Command, Control and Situational Awareness across the whole battlespace? We are looking for network engineers to help develop in this domain in one of the world's largest engineering companies.

What we're looking for in you

You should be able to demonstrate:

• A 'can do' attitude; deliver within agreed budgets and timescales
• Self-organisation and good time management
• Occasional travel may be required

The Digital Intelligence team

Customers increasingly demand information and technology solutions delivering advantage, communications, planning, operations and cyber protection. Communications and Networks under Innovation and Technology within Digital Intelligence is where we design and build cutting edge IT solutions for incorporation into products and services.

Deliverables / Responsibilities

• Producing high- and low-level designs to meet challenging networking requirements
• Building and configuring technical solutions of networked hardware and software
• Integration of Commercial of the Shelf hardware and software
• Adherence to systems engineering practices
• Fault finding and resolution of issues in a production environment to a successful conclusion
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation
• Collaboration with other members of the agile team; sharing knowledge and peer reviewing others work
• Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership
• Occasional visits to customer sites to support deployment

Key Knowledge / Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge

Essential:

• Functional domain knowledge of routing protocols e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP
• Experience of network design to meet customer requirements

Desirable:

• Knowledge of software defined networking and network function virtualization
• Experience of Virtual Private Networking including IP Security and the provisioning of Public Key Infrastructure Certification Authorities
• Experience of network management protocols e.g. SNMP, SSH, SysLog, ICMP
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies – e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, and Linux KVM
• Knowledge of deployed communication systems in constrained environments. Defence background also desirable but not necessary

Skills

Essential:

• Installation and configuration of Layer 2 switched networks and Layer 3 routed networks
• Technical documentation production

Desirable:

• Configuration and support of VRF, L2TP, GRE, and VSS technologies

Job Info

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Posted: Jan 30th 2026

Closes: Mar 2nd 2026

Sector: Military, Emergency & Government

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time

Notes: Must be eligible for SC, working on UK eyes only projects