Senior Network Engineer

Charles Simon Associates Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Tunbridge Wells. The role involves managing network infrastructure projects and troubleshooting operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in networking, particularly with Cisco technologies and SD-WAN solutions. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, along with benefits like a healthcare cash plan and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong background in network engineering with proven routing & switching experience.
• Expertise in Cisco Voice, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki (or similar wireless such as Aruba).
• Hands-on knowledge of SD-WAN installation, support, and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of network infrastructure projects aligned with business strategy.
• Manage and troubleshoot day-to-day network operations (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS).
• Support Cisco Voice Platforms, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki SD-WAN/SASE solutions.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing and switching

Cisco Voice

SD-WAN

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cisco Call Manager

Meraki

MPLS technology

Job description

Overview

Senior Network Engineer - (Cisco, Meraki, SD-WAN, MPLS, LAN, WAN, Call Manager, Troubleshooting) - Permanent - Tunbridge Wells

Location: Tunbridge Wells (onsite 3 days per week)

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent | Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of network infrastructure projects aligned with business strategy.
• Manage and troubleshoot day-to-day network operations (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS).
• Support Cisco Voice Platforms, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki SD-WAN/SASE solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with service providers, MSPs, and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate telecoms/network technologies to identify cost savings and improvements.
• Produce clear network documentation and contribute to service improvement plans.

About You

• Strong background in network engineering with proven routing & switching experience.
• Expertise in Cisco Voice, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki (or similar wireless such as Aruba).
• Hands-on knowledge of SD-WAN installation, support, and optimisation.
• Experience working with MPLS in commercial environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable managing vendors, service delivery, and stakeholder expectations.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE.
• Structured induction and ongoing training to support career development.
• Enhanced family leave and life assurance.
• Bupa healthcare cash plan (covering you and your family).
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).

Apply Now

If you’re a proactive network professional with the skills and experience listed above, apply today for immediate consideration.