Senior Network Engineer: Hybrid, Automation & NGFW Expert

DWP Digital; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybride; GBP 67 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Professional development

Discretionary bonus

Volunteer days

Résumé du poste

DWP Digital is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team and help design scalable, resilient network services. You will lead complex technical solutions, drive automation efforts, and mentor engineers across the network infrastructure.

The role supports hybrid working in multiple UK hubs, including our focus on modern, automated network operations using Arista, Palo Alto, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). A strong documentation mindset and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced network architectures and routing with VXLAN/EVPN, VRF, OSPF/BGP (Arista).
• Experience in load balancing (F5 ASM/APM, DNS).
• Automation/DevOps: Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, CI/CD pipelines.
• Able to document designs and procedures; takes accountability and proactivity.
• Strong technical leadership within Network Engineering and mentoring.
• NGFW design/maintenance with Palo Alto and Panorama.

Responsabilités

• Shape scalable, resilient network services and lead complex technical solutions.
• Automate repetitive network tasks to increase efficiency.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical direction.
• Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering teams to align designs.
• Document network designs and operational procedures.

Connaissances

Network architectures

Routing protocols

Load balancing

Automation & DevOps

Documentation & communication

Leadership

NGFW expertise

Outils

Arista

Palo Alto

Aruba

AWS

Azure

Description du poste

DWP Digital is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team and help design scalable, resilient network services. You will lead complex technical solutions, drive automation efforts, and mentor engineers across the network infrastructure.

The role supports hybrid working in multiple UK hubs, including our focus on modern, automated network operations using Arista, Palo Alto, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). A strong documentation mindset and leadership are essential.