Senior Engineer - Network & Connectivity

Senior Networking & Connectivity Engineer

Location: Redditch (Birmingham area)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: IT / Network Infrastructure

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Networking and Connectivity Engineer to join a highly skilled team. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructures across multiple environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Internet Protocol (IP) networking and hands-on experience with Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) from multiple vendors.

Please note: This is a 24/7 operational environment requiring a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern , including night shifts .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network solutions, ensuring high availability and security.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot NGFW platforms including Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper, and/or Cisco Firepower .
• Implement and optimise routing, switching, and VPN solutions across multi-site environments.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively resolve issues.
• Develop and enforce network security policies , including segmentation, access control, and threat prevention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cloud connectivity, remote access, and hybrid environments.
• Lead incident response for network-related security events and outages.
• Document network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking and connectivity roles.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPN technologies .
• Proven experience with multi-vendor NGFW solutions (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco).
• Expertise in network security principles , intrusion prevention, and threat mitigation.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, cloud networking (AWS/Azure), and automation tools is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP ) highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a rotational shift schedule , including nights and weekends .

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.