Senior Network Engineer in Herefordshire

Energy Jobline ZR; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed Service Provider in Hereford seeks a Senior Network Engineer to manage and optimize complex network environments while ensuring high-level security. This is a full-time on-site position. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in networking technologies and will contribute to cloud networking solutions and infrastructure deployment. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Employer Pension Contributions

Group Life Insurance

Dental Cashback Plan

Health Cashback Plan

Wellbeing Services

Employee Wellbeing Support Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Supported Training & Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to untangle complex issues.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Configuring and managing routers, switches, and routing protocols.
• Designing VLANs and network segmentation.
• Delivering cloud networking solutions.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Network Security

Monitoring & Management

Network Virtualisation

Cloud Networking

Network Automation

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Senior Network Engineer (L5)

Location: Hereford

Salary: £60k - £70k p/a

Overview

Our client is a specialist Managed Service Provider based in Alton, Hampshire. They empower technology professionals and organisations across the Space, Defence, and Security sectors - and now, they're growing their team with a Senior Network Engineer who's ready to make an impact.

This is a full-time, on-site role (5 days per week) at a secure location in Hereford. You'll be operating at SFIA Level 5, shaping and supporting mission‑critical network infrastructure in highly specialised environments.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, you must hold – or be eligible to obtain – a high level of Security Clearance.

Some UK travel with overnight stays may be required.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll own and optimise complex network environments, getting hands‑on across a wide range of technologies and responsibilities, including:

• Configuring and managing routers, switches, and routing protocols
• Designing VLANs, network segmentation, and virtualised network environments
• Delivering cloud networking solutions and network automation
• Producing detailed network designs, configs, and performance reports
• Monitoring and improving network performance with the right tools and processes
• Troubleshooting implementation issues and supporting end users in test environments
• Deploying infrastructure through later delivery phases
• Contributing to PI (Program Increment) planning and cross‑functional collaboration
• Guiding and enabling others to deliver results, with scope to supervise or mentor

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer
• Strong capability across: Routing & Switching / Network Security / Monitoring & Management / Network Virtualisation / Cloud Networking / Network Automation
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to untangle complex issues
• Certifications such as CCNA / CCNP (or equivalent) are a bonus
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Comfortable adapting to evolving technologies and industry trends

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary
• 25 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Group Life Insurance
• Dental Cashback Plan
• Health Cashback Plan
• Wellbeing Services (includes GP, Physio and Savings Benefits)
• Employee Wellbeing Support Contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supported Training & Personal Development Opportunities

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're looking to push your career forward in a high‑stakes, fast‑moving environment, our client would love to hear from you. Join our client and become a key player in delivering secure, reliable network solutions where they matter most.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Apply now and shape the future of secure networking.