Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer – (Cisco, Meraki, SD-WAN, MPLS, LAN, WAN, Call Manager, Troubleshooting) – Permanent – Southampton

Location: Southampton (onsite 3 days per week)

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent | Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a Senior Network Engineer to join a growing national organisation. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead projects, manage day-to-day operations, and provide technical expertise across a wide range of platforms including Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Voice, Meraki SD-WAN, MPLS, LAN/WAN.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders, vendors, and service providers, ensuring network performance, stability, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of network infrastructure projects aligned with business strategy.
• Manage and troubleshoot day-to-day network operations (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS).
• Support Cisco Voice Platforms, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki SD-WAN/SASE solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with service providers, MSPs, and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate telecoms/network technologies to identify cost savings and improvements.
• Produce clear network documentation and contribute to service improvement plans.

About You

• Strong background in network engineering with proven routing & switching experience.
• Expertise in Cisco Voice, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki (or similar wireless such as Aruba).
• Hands-on knowledge of SD-WAN installation, support, and optimisation.
• Experience working with MPLS in commercial environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable managing vendors, service delivery, and stakeholder expectations.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE.
• Structured induction and ongoing training to support career development.
• Enhanced family leave and life assurance.
• Bupa healthcare cash plan (covering you and your family).
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).

Apply Now

If you’re a proactive network professional with the skills and experience listed above, apply today for immediate consideration.