Senior Network Engineer

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to optimise complex network environments and deliver cloud networking solutions. This full-time role requires proven experience in network engineering and strong capabilities in various networking technologies. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Employer Pension Contributions

Group Life Insurance

Dental Cashback Plan

Health Cashback Plan

Wellbeing Services

Employee Wellbeing Support Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Supported Training & Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer.
• Strong capability across Routing & Switching, Network Security, Monitoring & Management, Network Virtualisation, Cloud Networking, and Network Automation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for complex issues.
• Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are a bonus.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Comfortable adapting to evolving technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise complex network environments.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, and routing protocols.
• Design VLANs and virtualised network environments.
• Deliver cloud networking solutions and network automation.
• Produce detailed network designs and performance reports.
• Monitor and improve network performance.
• Troubleshoot implementation issues.
• Deploy infrastructure through later delivery phases.
• Contribute to PI planning and collaboration.
• Guide and enable others to deliver results.

Job description

Senior Network Engineer (L5)

Location: Hereford

Salary: £60k - £70k p/a

Overview

Our client is a specialist Managed Service Provider based in Alton, Hampshire. They empower technology professionals and organisations across the Space, Defence, and Security sectors - and now, they're growing their team with a Senior Network Engineer who's ready to make an impact.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role (5 days per week) at a secure location in Hereford. You'll be operating at SFIA Level 5, shaping and supporting mission‑critical network infrastructure in highly specialised environments.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, you must hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of National Security Clearance.

Some UK travel with overnight stays may be required.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll own and optimise complex network environments, getting hands‑on across a wide range of technologies and responsibilities, including:

• Configuring and managing routers, switches, and routing protocols
• Designing VLANs, network segmentation, and virtualised network environments
• Delivering cloud networking solutions and network automation
• Producing detailed network designs, configs, and performance reports
• Monitoring and improving network performance with the right tools and processes
• Troubleshooting implementation issues and supporting end users in test environments
• Deploying infrastructure through later delivery phases
• Contributing to PI (Program Increment) planning and cross‑functional collaboration
• Guiding and enabling others to deliver results, with scope to supervise or mentor

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer
• Strong capability across: Routing & Switching / Network Security / Monitoring & Management / Network Virtualisation / Cloud Networking / Network Automation
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to untangle complex issues
• Certifications such as CCNA / CCNP (or equivalent) are a bonus
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Comfortable adapting to evolving technologies and industry trends

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary
• 25 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Group Life Insurance
• Dental Cashback Plan
• Health Cashback Plan
• Wellbeing Services (includes GP, Physio and Savings Benefits)
• Employee Wellbeing Support Contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supported Training & Personal Development Opportunities

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're looking to push your career forward in a high‑stakes, fast‑moving environment, our client would love to hear from you. Join our client and become a key player in delivering secure, reliable network solutions where they matter most.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Apply now and shape the future of secure networking.