Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer (Cisco Routing & Switching / Automation)

Location: Farnborough (3 days onsite)

Salary: £DOE + benefits

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Network Engineer to join a growing team based in Farnborough. This role is ideal for someone with strong Cisco routing & switching expertise who is also passionate about network automation and scripting.

You will play a key role in designing, supporting and evolving a modern enterprise network, while helping drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Cisco-based network infrastructure (LAN/WAN)
• Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, etc.)
• Manage and optimise network performance, resilience and security
• Develop and maintain network automation solutions using Python and scripting tools
• Support infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks (e.g. Ansible, REST APIs)
• Participate in network upgrades, migrations and transformation projects
• Monitor network health and proactively resolve issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across infrastructure, security and cloud
• Maintain clear technical documentation and standards

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing & switching
• CCNP certified (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of:
• TCP/IP networking
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• Switching technologies (VLANs, STP)
• Experience with network automation and scripting Python
• Bash, PowerShell or similar
• Familiarity with tools such as:
• Ansible, Terraform or similar automation frameworks
• Network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds, PRTG)
• Experience troubleshooting complex network environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with SD-WAN or network virtualisation
• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs)
• Experience working in high-availability or regulated environments

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive, self-driven engineer with a passion for automation and continuous improvement
• Someone who can balance hands-on technical work with strategic thinking
• A strong team player who can also work independently
• A clear communicator able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working (Farnborough-based with flexibility)
• Opportunity to work on modern, evolving network infrastructure
• Support for training and professional development
• A collaborative and forward-thinking technical environment

***PLEASE NOTE***

Security Clearance (SC) UKEO or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy