Senior Network Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking experienced Network Engineers at SME level. This permanent hybrid role, based in Cheshire, offers a salary up to £70,000 depending on experience. Candidates will design and implement network solutions while ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Senior, Lead, or SME Network Engineer role.
• Proven project delivery experience in large-scale environments.
• Expertise in Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, F5

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-level network solutions.
• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with network governance and audit/risk processes.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

Load Balancers

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Network Engineer – SME Level

Permanent | Cheshire (East) – Hybrid (2 days/week on-site)

£55,000 – £64,500 (up to £70,000 DOE)

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.

Essential Experience

• 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.