Senior Network Engineer

Software Placements; Old Connaught; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placements is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy and operate a global enterprise network across data centres, campuses, and WAN. You will lead complex initiatives with cross‑functional IT and Security teams to deliver secure, highly available connectivity.

The role requires hands‑on expertise across data centre, campus, WAN, and hybrid cloud with strong routing/switching, security principles, and Runbook‑driven operations.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of enterprise network experience across data centres, campus, WAN and hybrid cloud.
• Bachelor’s degree required in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Cisco certification required; CCNP preferred; CCIE a strong plus.
• Experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise networks end-to-end.
• Expert knowledge of routing/switching (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN) and high-availability designs.
• Strong security foundation (segmentation, ACLs, firewall integrations) and collaboration with Security teams.
• Hands-on experience with NAC/AAA solutions (ISE/Aruba ClearPass)
• Proven ability to lead troubleshooting, incident response, and lifecycle management.
• Experience creating operational runbooks, monitoring, alerting, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable data centre and campus network solutions using Cisco, Arista, HPE and Aruba platforms.
• Support WAN operations including internet edge and SD‑WAN integrations with secure routing.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis; implement preventive changes.
• Partner with Data Centre, Storage, Virtualisation, Windows, Unix, Cloud Ops, and Security teams.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, standards, and runbooks.
• Operationalise Day 2 capabilities: monitoring, capacity planning, change/release processes.
• Communicate status, risks and trade-offs to stakeholders; manage timelines and dependencies.

Skills

Networking expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Operational discipline

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

CCNP certification

CCIE certification

Tools

Cisco

Arista

HPE/Aruba

NAC/AAA (ISE/ClearPass)

Job description

Client

Our client is a global technology company.

Role:

Senior, hands‑on Network Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and operating of our client’s global enterprise network across data centres, campus environments, and WAN. This role focuses on delivering secure, highly available connectivity and leading high‑impact initiatives with clear, measurable outcomes.

You will bring deep technical expertise, strong operational discipline, and the ability to lead complex network programmes from design through Day 2 operations, working closely with cross‑functional partners across IT and Security.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver scalable, resilient data centre and campus network solutions using Cisco, Arista, HPE, and Aruba platforms
• Support WAN operations including internet edge and SD‑WAN integrations, ensuring consistent routing and security posture
• Lead complex troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis; implement preventive changes to reduce incidents and unplanned outages
• Partner with teams across Data Centre, Storage, Virtualisation, Windows, Unix, Cloud Ops, and Security to provide technical direction and deliver cross‑domain initiatives
• Establish and maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks; ensure designs are supportable and operationally ready
• Operationalise delivered solutions for Day 2 operations, including monitoring and alerting, capacity planning, lifecycle management, and change/release processes
• Communicate status, risks, and trade‑offs clearly to stakeholders; manage deliverables, timelines, and dependencies across multiple initiatives

Requirements

• 12–15 years of experience in enterprise network architecture, design, deployment, and operations (data centre, campus, WAN and hybrid cloud).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Cisco certification required (CCNP preferred; CCIE a strong plus)
• Extensive hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise networks across data centre, campus, WAN, and hybrid cloud environments
• Expert knowledge of routing and switching technologies (e.g. BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN) and high‑availability designs (MLAG/vPC, LACP)
• Strong foundation in network security principles, including segmentation, ACLs, firewall integrations, and secure remote access, with experience partnering closely with Security teams
• Hands‑on experience with NAC/AAA solutions, such as Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass
• Proven ability to lead complex troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and incident response, with disciplined change, risk, and lifecycle management practices
• Experience designing solutions that are operationally ready, including monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, and documentation
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, executive‑ready options and recommendations

TheRewards:

Asarewardforyourcommitmenttothisroleyouwillreceiveanexcellentsalaryandacompetitivebenefitspackage.