Senior Network Engineer

Circle Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Central London is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance their network infrastructure. The role involves strategic and hands-on responsibilities, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring scalable and secure connectivity. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and relevant certifications. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus and health insurance.

Benefits

25 days + Bank Holidays

Private and Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Up to 10% annual bonus

Receive up to £800 annually from health memberships

Life Assurance

Gym Subsidiaries

5% pension (Matched by the company)

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the firm's complex network environment.
• Provide strategic input and hands-on technical expertise.
• Ensure seamless connectivity across offices.
• Drive improvements and integrate new solutions.
• Mentor and train junior network engineers.

Skills

5+ years experience as a Network Engineer - LAN/WAN, Routers/Switches and Firewalls (Ideally Cisco)

CCNA and CCNP Network Certifications essential

Good network design and architecture experience

Proficient with telephony and cabling

Previous experience mentoring and training junior network engineers

A degree in Computer Science, electronics or similar is advantageous

Experience in legal industry or professional services is beneficial

Education

Degree in Computer Science, electronics or similar

Job description

Senior Network Engineer - Central London (Hybrid) - £60K

Are you an experienced Network Engineer ready to take on a senior role in a global, forward-thinking law firm? Technology is at the heart of their strategy, and they're now looking for a Senior Network Engineer based in Central London to strengthen and optimise their network infrastructure, ensuring resilience, scalability, and security across the business. You will be in the office three times a week.

As the Senior Network Engineer, you'll take ownership of the firm's complex network environment, providing both strategic input and hands-on technical expertise. You'll play a critical role in ensuring seamless connectivity across offices, driving improvements, and integrating new solutions to support digital transformation. The Senior Network Engineer will also mentor and train the junior network engineers within the team.

Key Skills the Senior Network Engineer will have:

• 5+ years experience as a Network Engineer - LAN/WAN, Routers/Switches and Firewalls (Ideally Cisco)
• CCNA and CCNP Network Certifications essential
• Good network design and architecture experience
• Proficient with telephony and cabling
• Previous experience mentoring and training junior network engineers
• A degree in Computer Science, electronics or similar is advantageous
• Experience in legal industry or professional services is beneficial

Benefits:

• 25 days + Bank Holidays (Up to 27 days after 3 years)
• Private and Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Receive up to £800 annually from health memberships
• Life Assurance
• Gym Subsidiaries
• 5% pension (Matched by the company)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Apply today and be part of a firm where your expertise powers global impact.