Senior Network Engineer

Charles Simon Associates Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing national organisation is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead projects and manage day-to-day operations in Tunbridge Wells. The role focuses on Cisco and Meraki technologies. Competitive salary up to £50,000 plus a range of benefits including enhanced family leave, healthcare, and pension scheme. Candidates should have a strong background in network engineering, expert knowledge of Cisco Voice, and troubleshooting ability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured induction and ongoing training

Enhanced family leave

Bupa healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong background in network engineering required.
• Expertise in Cisco Voice and Call Manager expected.
• Hands-on experience with MPLS is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of network infrastructure projects.
• Manage and troubleshoot day-to-day network operations.
• Support Cisco Voice Platforms and Meraki solutions.

Skills

Routing and switching experience

Expertise in Cisco Voice

SD-WAN installation and support

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Tools

Cisco Call Manager

Meraki SD-WAN

Job description

Senior Network Engineer (Cisco, Meraki, SD-WAN, MPLS, LAN, WAN, Call Manager, Troubleshooting) Permanent Tunbridge Wells

Location: Tunbridge Wells (onsite 3 days per week)
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a Senior Network Engineer to join a growing national organisation. This is a hands-on role where you ll lead projects, manage day-to-day operations, and provide technical expertise across a wide range of platforms including Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Voice, Meraki SD-WAN, MPLS, LAN/WAN.

You ll work closely with stakeholders, vendors, and service providers, ensuring network performance, stability, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of network infrastructure projects aligned with business strategy.
• Manage and troubleshoot day-to-day network operations (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS).
• Support Cisco Voice Platforms, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki SD-WAN/SASE solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with service providers, MSPs, and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate telecoms/network technologies to identify cost savings and improvements.
• Produce clear network documentation and contribute to service improvement plans.

About You

• Strong background in network engineering with proven routing & switching experience.
• Expertise in Cisco Voice, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki (or similar wireless such as Aruba).
• Hands-on knowledge of SD-WAN installation, support, and optimisation.
• Experience working with MPLS in commercial environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable managing vendors, service delivery, and stakeholder expectations.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE.
• Structured induction and ongoing training to support career development.
• Enhanced family leave and life assurance.
• Bupa healthcare cash plan (covering you and your family).
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).

Apply Now

If you re a proactive network professional with the skills and experience listed above, apply today for immediate consideration.