Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer 
Location: Cardiff 2-3 days p/week onsite (hybrid role) 
Salary: £51-56k + annual cost-of-living increase + standby allowance
Contract: Permanent
 

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Technical Analyst to join a growing IT team, managing and developing a wide range of network technologies across multiple vendors – including Cisco, Palo Alto, ZScaler, Vodafone, and Microsoft.

You’ll work on a mix of project delivery and day-to-day support, playing a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performing network solutions. It’s a hands-on role, but with the added responsibility of leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and helping shape the future of the network infrastructure.

• Supporting, maintaining, and optimising network infrastructure across multiple platforms

• Leading and delivering network projects end-to-end

• Developing automation scripts to improve efficiency and consistency

• Monitoring and resolving network incidents to ensure minimal disruption

• Working closely with architects and security teams to strengthen the network

• Managing vendor relationships and collaborating with internal stakeholders

• Maintaining up-to-date documentation and following ITIL-based processes

• Participating in a 24/7 support rota

• LAN / WAN / SD-WAN

• Wireless networks

• Cisco routing, switching and security solutions

• Palo Alto firewalls

• ZScaler Cloud Services

• Microsoft Azure

• AAA technologies

• Network monitoring (SNMP, SolarWinds)

• Automation (Ansible / DevOps tools)

• Cisco CCNP (or equivalent) certification

• Strong background in enterprise networking and cloud infrastructure

• 3rd line support experience within a large-scale IT environment

• Excellent problem-solving and relationship management skills

• Proven experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN, ZScaler, and automation tools

• A solid understanding of ITIL practices

• Calm under pressure and confident managing critical incidents or tight project deadlines

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, leading by example, and working with the latest network technologies in a fast-moving environment.

If you’re looking to take that next step in your networking career, please apply now.for more details, thanks!