Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

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Senior Network Engineer (CCNP)
Location: Manchester (1-2 days onsite requirement)
Contract: 6 months
IR35 Status: InsideIR35

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About the Role:

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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, optimisation, security, and resilience of a complex enterprise network environment.

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You'll be responsible for supporting multi-site networks, enhancing network security, driving automation and cloud networking initiatives, and ensuring reliable connectivity across business-critical systems.

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This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and play a key role in shaping network strategy within a highly technical organisation.

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Skills & Experience Required:

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• Extensive, expert-level experience in network engineering within enterprise environments.

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• Strong switching and routing expertise, with knowledge equivalent to CCNP level or above.

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• Deep understanding of enterprise networking protocols including BGP and OSPF.

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• Significant experience with Firewalls, wireless networking and VPN technologies.

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• Proven experience designing, implementing and securing complex multi-site network infrastructures.

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• Hands-on experience with network automation, Scripting and Infrastructure as Code.

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• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to remain calm and methodical during critical incidents.

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• Ability to work independently, take ownership and drive technical outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead enterprise network engineering across switching, routing, Firewalls, wireless and VPN environments.

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• Design, implement and secure multi-site networks supporting high-volume data transfer between locations.

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• Manage, optimise and enhance enterprise networking platforms including technologies such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper (Junos), Arista and similar solutions.

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• Develop and support network automation initiatives using Python, Ansible, Terraform and Infrastructure as Code methodologies.

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• Design and support networking across cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

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• Drive root-cause analysis, incident resolution and continuous improvement of network performance and resilience.

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• Lead network segmentation, security enhancement and zero-trust architecture initiatives.

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• Collaborate with infrastructure, security and platform teams to deliver scalable and secure network services.

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• Operate effectively within a dynamic environment where documentation may be limited and priorities can change quickly.

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Desirable Experience:

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Experience within gaming, VFX, animation, media production or other technically demanding creative environments.
\n Familiarity with Perforce infrastructure and the network requirements of large-scale build pipelines.
\n Experience delivering network segmentation programmes and/or zero-trust security implementations.
\n Exposure to AI-powered tooling and automation for infrastructure management and operational efficiency.