Senior Network Engineer

Brooks & Associates Public Relations; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage IT network operations and infrastructure security. This role involves overseeing LAN, WAN, WiFi, and VMware environments while ensuring compliance and high performance in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network management and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale IT network infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of core switching, BGP routing, VoIP, and QoS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Trusts Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, WiFi, and VMware environments.
• Provide technical expertise in network design, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Postgraduate IT qualifications

Tools

Cisco CCNA

HPE Networking certifications

Firewall Certifications

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Salary: £54,320 £60,981 per annum

Location: London

Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Recruiting on behalf of: London NHS Trust

Overview

Blue Pelican is working in partnership with a respected NHS Trust in London to recruit a Senior Network Engineer. This is a critical role for an experienced network professional to lead the Trusts day-to-day IT network operations, infrastructure security, and project delivery.

You will manage LAN, WAN, WiFi, VMware environments, firewalls, and server infrastructure, ensuring high performance, resilience, and compliance across a large and complex healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Trusts Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, WiFi, and VMware environments
• Configure, monitor and maintain servers, network switches, firewalls, and desktop equipment
• Provide technical expertise in network design, performance tuning, and capacity planning
• Implement changes in collaboration with the Network Security Manager
• Support and lead IT infrastructure projects across the Trust
• Maintain and manage multiple firewall systems (Fortigate, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Sophos)
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity protocols and Trust IT security policies
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network-related incidents
• Produce technical documentation and SLA reporting
• Support and mentor desktop engineers and wider IT support teams
  
  

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Networking or related subject
• Postgraduate IT qualifications
• Cisco CCNA / HPE Networking certifications
• Firewall Certifications in Fortigate, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, or Sophos
  
  

Desirable Certifications

• Cisco CyberOps Associate
• CCNP
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• PRINCE2
• Cloud Certifications (AWS/Azure)
  
  

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in managing large-scale IT network infrastructure
• Strong hands-on knowledge of core switching, BGP routing, VoIP, and QoS
• Experience with VMware, backup systems, and cyber security tools
• Comfortable leading technical projects and working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
  

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix, Windows Server, Active Directory
• Experience with patch management and network monitoring systems
• Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS)
  
  

Why Join?

This is a high-impact role within a supportive, diverse NHS Trust that invests in its people. Youll be joining a team where your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining vital services that support patient care across London.

Interested?

Apply today to explore this opportunity further with Blue Pelican Consulting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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