Senior Network Engineer, Cisco, SD WAN, Firewalls

VIQU Limited; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead significant upgrades and maintain a Cisco environment. The role requires extensive experience in complex networks and Cisco technologies, ideally holding a CCNP certification. Responsibilities include designing and managing enterprise network infrastructure and acting as a technical point of contact for critical issues. This hybrid position is based in Warwickshire, offering a salary between £50,000 and £61,000.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £1,000

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 across multi-site environments.
• Act as a senior technical point of contact for critical network issues.

Skills

Cisco technologies expertise

Strong hands-on experience with WAN and SD WAN

Network upgrades and migrations experience

Education

Cisco certification (CCNP preferred)

Job description

Senior Network Engineer, Cisco, SD WAN, Firewalls

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

£50,000 - £61,000

Hybrid in Warwickshire

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.

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

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to

Aaron Chiverton

via the VIQU IT website or at [e-mail]

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