Senior Network Engineer, North East based
We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Senior Network Engineer to join our Professional Services team. This is a hands-on delivery role where you will play a key part in delivering high-quality network solutions across a broad range of customer projects and programmes.You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, including discovery, design, implementation, troubleshooting, and technical assurance. The role requires strong multi-vendor networking expertise and the ability to work effectively within customer environments, both remotely and on-site.Working closely with Project Managers, Programme Leads, Managed Services, and wider technical teams, you will help deliver robust, scalable, and secure network solutions for enterprise customers across the UK.
Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver enterprise network solutions across multiple customer projects and programmesSupport technical discovery workshops to understand customer requirements and existing environmentsContribute to and produce high-level and low-level network designsLead and execute implementation activities remotely and on customer sitesTroubleshoot complex network and firewall issues across multi-vendor environmentsProvide technical assurance during key delivery milestones including migrations, transitions, and go-livesWork closely with Project Managers and Programme Leads to ensure successful project deliveryCollaborate with internal teams including Microsoft Practice, Managed Services, and Service TransitionSupport documentation, knowledge transfer, and handover activities into support teamsAssist with pre-sales activities and solution shaping where required
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kills & ExperienceEssentialStrong understanding of enterprise networking technologies including LAN, WAN, and WLANSolid routing and switching knowledge including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and segmentationUnderstanding of modern network architectures such as VXLAN and EVPNGood understanding of network security principles and firewall technologiesHands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting multi-vendor network environmentsAbility to work from and contribute to HLDs and LLDsStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skills in live customer environmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsProven experience delivering network solutions within a Professional Services or project delivery environmentStrong hands-on experience with at least two of the following vendors:
Juniper NetworksCisco SystemsPalo Alto NetworksHewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba)Cato Networks
DesirableExperience with data centre networking and fabric-based solutionsUnderstanding of cloud networking and hybrid connectivity modelsFamiliarity with NAC technologies such as Aruba ClearPassAwareness of SASE and cloud-delivered networking solutionsExperience supporting pre-sales and solution design activitiesExperience delivering large-scale or multi-site transformation projectsRelevant certifications such as CCNP, JNCIS/JNCIP, PCNSE, or Aruba certificationsExperience working in secure or regulated environments including defence, government, or nuclear sectorsKey AttributesCustomer-focused with a strong delivery mindsetProactive and able to take ownership of technical outcomesComfortable working within fast-paced project environmentsFlexible and willing to travel across the UK and work on customer sitesStrong attention to detail and commitment to qualityCollaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skillsAble to manage multiple priorities across different projectsAdditional RequirementsWillingness to travel regularly across the UKAbility to support occasional out-of-hours delivery activities including migrations and go-livesFull UK driving licenceEligible to work in the UKWillingness to undergo and maintain security clearance where requiredDesirableActive UK Security Clearance (SC or above)Flexibility to travel at short notice based on project requirementsExperience supporting critical delivery phases and extended-hours activities
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