Senior Network Engineer

Network IT Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Network IT Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Lead Network Engineer based in Manchester. You will mentor junior engineers, oversee design, deployment and configuration of sizeable projects, and work closely with directors to drive technical strategy.

Expect hands-on leadership, hands-on design ownership, and collaboration with the Security Team. The role emphasizes advanced networking protocols (VPN, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and a quality customer-focused delivery approach,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a Senior Network Engineer role or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff to uphold high support standards.
• Stay updated with latest technologies and advise improvements to directors.
• Take ownership of scope, design, deployment and configuration of sizeable projects with key customers.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff; liaise with Security Team.
• Demonstrate strong networking protocols and security principles knowledge.
• Create HLD and LLD documentation for customer solutions.
• Act as escalation point for Network Engineers.
• Draft detailed configurations and troubleshooting guides when issues arise.
• Support Sales from a Technical Pre-Sales standpoint when required.

Skills

VPN

TCP/IP

VLANs

OSPF

EIGRP

BGP

PowerShell

Python

APIs

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Due to growth and continued success… I’m on the lookout for an experienced Lead Network Engineer

Do you see yourself as a leader and someone willing to mentor Network Engineers?

If the opportunity to recommend the latest and greatest tech, work with key decision makers and take full ownership in the design, deployment and configuration of sizeable projects, look no further!

Key Responsibilities:

• As the Senior Network Engineer, you will help to oversee and mentor junior staff to ensure and maintain high standards of support.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies & trends in the market; whilst working closely with directors to make recommendations to improve the practice.
• Take full ownership in the scope, design, through to the deployment and configuration of varied but sizeable projects with key customers.
• Effective communicator with both technical and none-technical staff with the ability to cross celebrate with the Security Team when explaining concepts.
• Have a strong understanding of Networking Protocols and Security principles.
• Creating HLD and LLD’s for customer solutions.
• Act as a point of escalation for the Network Engineer.
• Writing detailed documentation for Network Configurations and Troubleshooting Guides when escalated issues arise.
• Support the sales team from a Technical Pre-Sales standpoint when required.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working in the MSP or ISP space would be advantageous.
• Ideally looking for an individual who can showcase a solid 3-5 years working as or approaching the level of a Senior Network Engineer.
• Having a familiarity and or passion for automation tools would be great! (PowerShell, Python, APIs etc.)
• Excellent working knowledge of networking protocols (VPN, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP etc.)
• Have obtained industry recognised certifications at the level of or equivalent to CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security.
• Fully funded training & exams in aid of achieving certifications.
• Competitive salary with increases linked to development and transparent objectives.
• Private Health Care
• Additional holiday for Birthday and an increase with length of employment.