Network Engineer (Cisco / Palo Alto)

Network Engineer

Permanent – Hybrid Greater Manchester

Join a high-performing technology function responsible for the resilience, performance, and evolution of critical network services across a fast-moving, multi-site organisation. As a Network Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering network-focused projects, optimising complex, high-availability environments, and supporting day-to-day operational activities that keep the business running smoothly.

This is a collaborative team with a supportive, close-knit culture — a place where people enjoy working together, share knowledge openly, and step in to help one another when challenges arise. Everyone has a voice, and contributions are both encouraged and valued, whether resolving a major incident, shaping technical decisions, or improving best-practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability and stability of core infrastructure and network services.• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and escalate across a broad range of networking products and hardware.• Identify performance bottlenecks in complex network environments and drive optimisation activities.• Produce clear procedural documentation for all end-users.• Handle escalated customer or business issues at the appropriate technical level.• Campion collaboration in the support & resolution of complex technical and business challenges.• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and project teams to share insight, develop ideas, and contribute to delivery.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of enterprise-grade network hardware, specifically Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, ASA).• Deep knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, with demonstrable maintenance & deployment experience.• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS, VLANs, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.• Experience with modern wireless solutions (ideally Meraki).• Familiarity with WAN point-to-point links and MPLS.• Familiarity with VPN; SSL & IPSEC.• Exposure to Monitoring systems like SolarWinds or Zabbix and understanding of Zero Trust environments.

Key Information

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Hybrid working requires candidates to live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience• 28 days annual leave, plus bank hols, plus volunteer days• Pension & life assurance options• Training & Development Academy• Enhanced policies for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption• Opportunities for flexible working• A range of opt-in-options, such as Private Medical, Dental etc• A range of life-style and high-street discount options

Keyword Terminology

Networking Engineer, Networking Specialist, Networking, Cisco, Palo Alto, Firewalls, Routing & Switching, Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, ASA, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, High-Availability, Meraki, MPLS, WAN, VPN, SSL, IPSEC, Infrastructure, Troubleshooting, Operational Support, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE