Senior Network Engineer, Cisco, SD WAN, Firewalls

VIQU IT Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead major network upgrades and support a complex Cisco environment. This permanent, hands-on role requires deep Cisco and SD WAN expertise. The ideal candidate has proven experience in complex environments and is eligible for SC Clearance. This position is hybrid located in Warwickshire and offers a salary between £50,000 and £61,000.

Benefits

Up to £1,000 referral bonus

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior network engineer in large complex environments.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco technologies including LAN Core and ISE.
• Experience delivering network upgrades and migrations end to end.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Lead LAN, WAN and SD WAN upgrades and migrations.
• Ensure high availability and security of network systems.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Cisco technologies

Strong hands-on experience with WAN SD WAN

Proven experience in complex environments

Clear track record of stable roles

Education

Cisco certification such as CCNP preferred

Job description

Overview

VIQU are searching for a Senior Network Engineer to lead major network upgrades and support a complex Cisco environment for a large public sector organisation. This is a permanent, hands-on role. Perfect for a true network specialist with deep Cisco and SD WAN expertise.

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

£50,000 - £61,000

Hybrid in Warwickshire

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure
• Lead LAN, WAN and SD WAN upgrades and migrations across multi site environments
• Configure and support Cisco core networks including LAN Core and ISE plus switches and firewalls
• Ensure high availability and security of network systems in line with best practice
• Act as a senior technical point of contact for critical network issues and projects

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a senior network engineer in large complex environments
• Expert knowledge of Cisco technologies including LAN Core and ISE
• Strong hands on experience with WAN SD WAN firewalls and switches
• Experience delivering network upgrades and migrations end to end
• Clear track record of stable roles with senior technical accountability
• Cisco certification such as CCNP preferred

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