Senior Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to design, deliver, and optimize scalable network solutions that enhance performance and security. You will tackle complex challenges across various domains, lead impactful projects, and collaborate with teams to transform business needs into effective technical solutions. If you have a passion for engineering high-performance networks and thrive in both agile and waterfall environments, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in large-scale network engineering with a focus on Layer 2 & 3 technologies.
• Proficiency in tools like Splunk, Jira, and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering active network solutions that are reliable and secure.
• Leading projects and acting as a subject matter expert in network engineering.

Skills

AWX toolkit

Layer 2 & 3 technologies

Splunk

Jira

Ansible

Analytical skills

Project planning

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Splunk

Jira

Ansible

Job description

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We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer

Join our growing team and take ownership of designing, delivering, and optimizing scalable, secure network solutions. If you're passionate about engineering high-performance networks and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Skills:

• AWX toolkit

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and delivering cutting-edge active network solutions that are reliable, secure, and built to scale.
• Solving complex problems across access, core, DWDM, automation, and security domains.
• Leading projects and initiatives, acting as a subject matter expert in your field.
• Driving quality, consistency, and continuous improvement in everything you touch.
• Collaborating across teams to turn business requirements into smart, technical solutions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Solid experience in large-scale network engineering, ideally with a focus on:
• Layer 2 & 3 technologies (Ethernet, MPLS, CoS, QoS, IPv4/IPv6)
• Experience with mixed vendor environments and tech migrations
• Proficiency with tools like Splunk, Jira, Ansible
• Sharp analytical and troubleshooting skills
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and project planning abilities
• Familiarity with ITIL and network monitoring/inventory systems
• Understanding of the Telecoms Security Act
• Experience working in both agile and waterfall environments
• Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)