Senior Network Engineer - #3504811

Dynamic Search Solutions; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to support complex enterprise network and security environments in a fully home-based role. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong hands-on skills with Cisco Security platforms, and will provide 3rd-line support while driving service quality. This position offers long-term growth and the chance to work with modern networking technologies, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience supporting enterprise network and security environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Security technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 3rd-line support and escalation for complex network and security incidents.
• Supporting and maintaining Cisco Security technologies.
• Monitoring network performance and security posture.

Skills

Cisco Security platforms (ASA, FirePOWER, FTD, FMC, ISE, Umbrella)

Enterprise networking experience

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (Network & Security Operations)

Location: Home-Based (UK)

Salary: £45,000 + Benefits

THE COMPANY

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a growing network operations team, providing senior-level support across complex enterprise network and security environments. This role is focused on BAU support, troubleshooting, and operational stability, supporting critical customer infrastructure in a home-based capacity.

You will act as a senior escalation point within the team, supporting secure, resilient LAN, WLAN, and network security platforms, while helping to drive service quality and continuous improvement.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a senior network engineer within the network operations function, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimising live enterprise networks and security platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 3rd-line support and escalation for complex network and security incidents
• Supporting and maintaining Cisco Security technologies, including ASA, FirePOWER, FTD & FMC, Cisco ISE (NAC, identity and policy enforcement), Cisco Umbrella and Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)
• Supporting enterprise LAN environments (Cisco Catalyst switching)
• Supporting and troubleshooting enterprise WLAN environments, including controllers and access points
• Diagnosing issues across routing, switching, wireless and security domains
• Performing configuration changes, upgrades, patching and routine maintenance
• Monitoring network performance, availability and security posture
• Creating and maintaining operational documentation, runbooks and knowledge articles
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience supporting enterprise network and security environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Security platforms (ASA, FirePOWER, FTD, FMC, ISE, Umbrella)
• Strong enterprise networking experience across LAN and routing / switching
• Proven experience supporting enterprise wireless (WLAN) environments
• Experience operating as a senior / 3rd-line engineer
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

DESIRABLE

• Experience supporting SD-WAN environments
• Exposure to network monitoring and management tools
• Cisco certifications (CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security or equivalent)
• Experience within managed services or enterprise operations teams

COMPANY BENEFITS

You’ll be joining a collaborative, operations-focused team responsible for mission‑critical enterprise networks, working with modern Cisco networking and security technologies. The role offers long‑term technical growth, stability, and the flexibility of a fully home‑based position.

JOB ID: #3504811