Senior Network Engineer

Circle Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer based in Manchester to strengthen and optimise their network infrastructure. With a salary of £60K, the role includes taking ownership of the network environment and mentoring junior engineers. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience and relevant certifications, and they will work in a hybrid model, attending the office three times a week.

Benefits

25 days + Bank Holidays

Private and Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Up to 10% annual bonus

£800 annually from health memberships

Life Assurance

Gym Subsidiaries

5% pension matched by the company

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Network Engineer in LAN/WAN.
• CCNA and CCNP Network Certifications essential.
• Good network design and architecture experience.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the firm's complex network environment.
• Ensure seamless connectivity across offices.
• Mentor and train junior network engineers.

Skills

Network Architecture

LAN/WAN

Router/Switch Management

Cisco

CCNP

Firewalls

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Electronics

Job description

Overview

Senior Network Engineer - Manchester (Hybrid) - £60K

Network Engineer - Routing - Switching - Firewall - Cisco - Palo Alto - Juniper - LAN - WAN - Network Architecture - Telephony - Network Engineering - Network - CCNA - CCIE - CCNP

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 Manchester 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.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the firm's complex network environment, providing strategic input and hands-on technical expertise.
• Ensure seamless connectivity across offices, drive improvements, and integrate new solutions to support digital transformation.
• Mentor and train junior network engineers within the team.

Qualifications

• 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)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of a firm where your expertise powers global impact. Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience to

Application

Network Engineer - Routing - Switching - Firewall - Cisco - Palo Alto - Juniper - LAN - WAN - Network Architecture - Telephony - Network Engineering - Network - CCNA - CCIE - CCNP

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