Senior Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Cheshire is hiring experienced Network Engineers (SMEs) for a permanent role with hybrid working. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-level network solutions, ensuring compliance with network governance, and engage with stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Senior, Lead, or SME Network Engineer role.
• Strong delivery experience in large-scale environments.
• Ability to liaise effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-level network solutions.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with governance processes.
• Engage with stakeholders and provide delivery updates.

Skills

Communication

Project delivery

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

Load Balancers

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Fortinet

F5

Job description

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We’re hiring experienced Network Engineers (SMEs) to join a leading financial services organisation, supporting major transformation programmes and network-led initiatives. This is a permanent role with hybrid working from their Cheshire-based office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-level network solutions in line with architectural standards.
• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with network governance, change management, and audit/risk processes.
• Engage with stakeholders, providing clear delivery updates and next steps.
• 5+ years in a Senior, Lead, or SME Network Engineer role.
• Proven project delivery experience in large-scale environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

Expertise in at least one of the following is essential:

• Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper)
• Firewalls (Fortinet)
• Load Balancers (F5)

Desirable Experience (not mandatory):

• Technologies: Bluecoat, Symantec Proxy, zScaler, Infoblox, Forescout, NetScaler
• Certifications: CCNP Enterprise, Fortinet NSE (Associate or Professional), F5 LTM/GTM Certified Technical Specialist

Please note:

• This role does not offer sponsorship – candidates must have valid Right to Work in the UK.

Interested? Please send your CV for review and we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.