Senior Network Engineer

Role Overview

Senior Network Engineer at the Farnborough site. 37‑hour work week with shift patterns 07:30–18:30 GMT and an on‑call rota. Based at Farnborough, the role supports complex technology solutions across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and support of enterprise‑grade solutions across one or more technology domains.
• Take ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, alignment with architectural and strategic standards and provide technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers.
• Collaborate with principal engineers, architects and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals.
• Represent engineering in cross‑functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security, performance and operational standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks across engineering deliverables and service operations.

Essential Experience

• Experience with large‑scale, multi‑site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre and hybrid‑cloud/cloud environments.
• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, Wi‑Fi and network authentication protocols (e.g., 802.1x), across Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Dell products.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto and F5 security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems and network access control solutions.
• Experience with software‑defined networking including virtualization technologies such as VMware NSX‑T.
• Experience with network automation, supported by development teams.

Essential Qualifications

• CCNP or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more.
• Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and the Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and the local community.

Security Clearance

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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