Senior Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a permanent role to lead network upgrades and support a complex Cisco environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in LAN, WAN, and SD WAN technologies along with Cisco certification. This role offers hybrid working opportunities in Warwickshire, UK.

Benefits

Referral bonus of up to £1,000 if successful

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior network engineer in large, complex environments.
• Experience delivering network upgrades and migrations end-to-end.
• Clear track record of stable roles with senior technical accountability.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Lead LAN, WAN, and SD WAN upgrades and migrations.
• Act as a senior technical point of contact for critical network issues.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Cisco technologies

Strong hands-on experience with WAN and SD WAN

Proven experience as a senior network engineer

Education

Cisco certification such as CCNP preferred

Job description

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Hybrid in Warwickshire

VIQU are searching for a Senior Network Engineer to lead major network upgrades and support a complex Cisco environment for a large public sector organisation. This is a permanent, hands-on role. Perfect for a true network specialist with deep Cisco and SD WAN expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure
• Lead LAN, WAN, and SD WAN upgrades and migrations across multi-site environments
• Configure and support Cisco core networks including LAN Core and ISE, plus switches and firewalls
• Ensure high availability and security of network systems in line with best practices
• Act as a senior technical point of contact for critical network issues and projects

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a senior network engineer in large, complex environments
• Expert knowledge of Cisco technologies, including LAN Core and ISE
• Strong hands-on experience with WAN, SD WAN, firewalls, and switches
• Experience delivering network upgrades and migrations end-to-end
• Clear track record of stable roles with senior technical accountability
• Cisco certification such as CCNP preferred

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website or at [emailprotected]

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