Senior Network Engineer

Erin Associates; Sefton; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Leave for maternity/paternity

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

27 personal annual leave days + bank**

Job summary

Erin Associates is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead a large-scale network refresh across multiple sites. This hybrid role offers a salary of £58,000-£68,000 per year and requires a strong track record in enterprise networking.

You will act as SME for HPE Aruba, design and improve our network, and drive projects while ensuring stability and security. Cloud networking, automation and SD-WAN experience are valued, along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• We are looking for 5+ years of senior network engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• Expertise across routing, switching, VPNs, network security and firewall technology.
• Proven experience with HPE Aruba hardware and Aruba Central/ClearPass.
• Background in cloud networking, automation and SD-WAN desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for HPE Aruba Networks.
• Lead hands-on work for a large-scale network refresh across multiple sites.
• Design and improve our current network environment and standards.
• Deliver network-related projects and drive stability.
• Influence network design and resolve incidents.

Skills

Routing

Switching

VPNs

Network security

Firewall technology

HPE Aruba

Aruba Central

ClearPass

Cloud networking

Network automation

Scripting

SD-WAN

Hybrid connectivity

Certifications

Tools

Aruba

ClearPass

Aruba Central

Job description

Salary: £58,000 - 68,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer with 5+ years experience in relevant network engineering roles.
• We need expertise across routing, switching, VPNs, network security, and firewall technology.
• We require proven experience setting up and maintaining HPE Aruba access points, switches, wireless solutions, Aruba Central, and ClearPass.
• We are looking for someone with a background supporting enterprise network environments.
• We value strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system enhancements.
• Understanding of related technologies such as cloud networking, network automation, scripting, SD-WAN, and hybrid connectivity would be desirable.
• Relevant networking certifications would be preferred.

Responsibilities:

• We want you to act as the SME for HPE Aruba Networks.
• We need you to lead the hands-on work for a large-scale network refresh across multiple sites.
• We want you to design and improve our current network environment.
• We expect you to deliver network-related projects.
• We need you to influence network design and define network standards.
• We want you to resolve network incidents and support ongoing network stability.

Technologies:

• Aruba
• Cloud
• Firewall
• Support
• Network
• Security

More:

We are hiring a Senior Network Engineer to join a household name undergoing significant technological change after new investment and leadership.

This is a hybrid role based in North Lincolnshire, with three days per week in the office initially and more flexibility once settled into the position.

The role offers a salary of £58,000 to £68,000 basic DOE.

• great benefits including an enhanced pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, life assurance, a health cash plan, an employee assistance programme, and 27 personal annual leave days plus statutory bank holidays.

The position starts as a fixed-term contract for two years, with the likelihood of a permanent contract to follow, and we are reviewing applications as they are received.

last updated 33 week of 2026