Software-Defined Networking Jobs in the UK

23 of 23 Software-Defined Networking Jobs in the UK

Lead Network Engineer

Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sopra Steria Group
IT Estate within Defence. Job satisfaction, exciting work, complex technologies, it is all here, waiting for a Lead Network Engineer. Accountable for multifaceted aspects of our groundbreaking enterprise networking platforms. You do need to be eligible for DV Clearance for this position. Hybrid fixed with 2-3 days per week on site in Salisbury. What you'll be … candidate must be willing to travel to other sites where necessary in support of the client's network and delivery of projects. Essential skills: Solid experience within a networking environment. Current CCNA qualification. Strong Routing …/Switching skills with both IOS and NX-OS. Experience of Ansible or similar automation/orchestration technologies or willingness to build expertise. Cisco ACI software defined networking experience or preparedness to build expertise. ITIL certification or experience. Full UK Driving Licence as travel to other sites will be required. Current DV Clearance or More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Network Engineer

Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sopra Steria Limited
IT Estate within Defence. Job satisfaction, exciting work, complex technologies, it is all here, waiting for a Lead Network Engineer. Accountable for multifaceted aspects of our groundbreaking enterprise networking platforms. You do need to be eligible for DV Clearance for this position. Hybrid fixed with 2-3 days per week on site in Salisbury OR Portsmouth. What youll … successful candidate must be willing to travel to other sites where necessary in support of the clients network and delivery of projects. Essential skills: Solid experience within a networking environment. Current CCNA qualification. Strong Routing …/Switching skills with both IOS and NX-OS. Experience of Ansible or similar automation/orchestration technologies or willingness to build expertise. Cisco ACI software defined networking experience or preparedness to build expertise. ITIL certification or experience. Full UK Driving Licence as travel to other sites will be required. Current DV Clearance or More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £55,000
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Infrastructure Engineer

Chester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Prism Digital
on-premises Windows servers. This is a hands-on role requiring both technical depth and a flexible attitude to assist with various infrastructure support tasks. Key Skills: Azure Networking; Azure Firewalls, setting up VPNs in Azure, Network Security Groups Networking fundamentals including routing, switching, firewall management, and VPNs (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA preferred) Experience supporting … Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint) Troubleshooting network and server issues with tools like Wireshark, TCPDump, NetFlow Experience integrating on-premise infrastructure with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud networking principles) Familiarity with LAN/WAN architectures, load balancing, and network performance optimisation … Nice to Have: Automation or scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Ansible) Certifications such as MCSA, CCNA, CCNP, or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation Experience supporting IT infrastructure in a multi-site environment Typical Projects & Responsibilities: Manage and optimise firewalls, VPNs, routing, and switching More ❯
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Telecoms Network Design Architect

Central London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
iDPP
Reading | Type: Contract | Rate: £600 per day Outside Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Telecoms Network Infrastructure Architect with deep expertise in, Telecoms infrastructure, data centre networking , and cloud-native technologies . The successful … candidate will design, implement, and support complex, scalable, and secure telecoms infrastructure solutions across data centre and cloud environments, with a strong focus on automation, virtualisation, and software-defined networking. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement data centre fabric architectures (Clos, VXLAN, EVPN, multi-domain routing, DCI, anycast, micro-segmentation). Develop and support SDN solutions including … IMS RAN architectures (e.g. C-RAN functional split models) Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP) , network resilience, and service provider architectures . Strong experience in Kubernetes , Linux networking , and container networking interfaces (CNIs). Hands-on skills in SDN overlays (VXLAN/Geneve) , network virtualisation, and service chaining. Familiarity with eBPF , telemetry , firewalling , and protocol More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £600 per day OUTSIDE IR35
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Cloud Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Certus Sales Recruitment
for a Cloud Engineer . Responsibilities: Support and manage Solace Messaging systems, including configuration and administration. Perform installations, upgrades, migrations, and integrations of diverse products. Automate and maintain networking equipment using industry-standard tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions aligned with business needs. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and lifecycle management. Handle client queries related to professional … e.g., TIBCO, IBM MQ). Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPNs. Demonstrated experience with Data Centre Networking and Software-Defined Networking (SDN). Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Python and Ansible. Familiarity with ITIL service management practices and tools (e.g., ServiceNow). More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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IT Operational Platforms and Security Lead

London, England, United Kingdom
Venquis
commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence … ensure cloud governance and regulatory adherence. Champion close collaboration and a one team mentality across the IT. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design … Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Responsibilities: API Management Datawarehouse (Azure Storage Accounts and DataLake concepts) Virtualisation (Azure Virtual Machines) On prem and cloud backup technology experience (Veeam More ❯
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Network Engineer - Immediate Start - Outside IR35

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Bright Purple Resourcing
will make an immediate impact. Technical Experience: Advanced knowledge of Fortinet products and network security solutions Strong experience with cloud networking (especially Azure) Proficient in software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) Certifications & Qualifications: CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Network Engineer – Checkpoint, Cisco

Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Howdens Joinery
Key skills and experience required: - You’ll be currently working as a Network Engineer, Infrastructure Analyst or in a similar technical role - Possess a CCNP certification - Experience of networking … internet and cloud services - In depth knowledge of LAN/WAN, voice, and wireless protocols and network equipment including Cisco ACI - Proficient in using scripting, automation, orchestration, Software-defined networking toolset - Proven track record of delivering full lifecycle projects: design, deployment, support, maintenance - Firewall and Load Balancer experience - Ability to design and present network More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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IT Operations Platforms and Security Lead

London
Nexus Jobs Limited
commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence … assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design … Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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IT Operations and Security Lead

London
Nexus Jobs Limited
commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence … assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design … Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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IT Infrastructure Operations and Security Lead

London, United Kingdom
Jas Gujral
commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. Security, Compliance & Risk Management Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management … assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design … Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Infrastructure Architect

Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
La Fosse
effective technology strategy. Required Experience : Experience across a range of infrastructure technologies including but not limited to: Cloud infrastructure and Services Infrastructure as Code Microsoft 365 Virtualisation technologies Networking Security Database technologies Storage Windows servers Windows clients AIX and Linux servers Experience in infrastructure designs (IaaS and PaaS) Excellent understanding of best practice infrastructure and network architectures Broad … best practices A good working knowledge of IP, Ethernet, routing and switching within LAN/WAN/Data Centre/Public Cloud environments Understanding of Software Defined Networking Experienced in network security products, for example Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPN Knowledge and use of product management methodologies and Agile Framework More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000
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Project Manager

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
substance
We're seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with technical expertise in networking . Our client, a leader in the technology space, is offering an exciting opportunity to manage innovative projects that drive cutting-edge networking solutions. This role will involve overseeing end-to-end project execution while leveraging deep technical knowledge in networking to ensure successful implementation. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage networking-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, system architects, and developers, to design and implement scalable networking solutions. Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress to … etc.). Experience with network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. Hands-on experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and SDN (Software-Defined Networking). Knowledge of network security principles, intrusion detection systems, and firewall configurations. Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for network deployment and management. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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3rd Line Cloud Network Engineer - Perm - Defence

Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Sanderson
triage of incidents and escalation via the Service Management Team. Examples of tasks: Responding to escalations from 2nd Line Daily checks utilising ITSM tooling. PKI certificate management for Networking devices (physical and virtual). To distribute software, firmware & security updates for network devices. To collaborate and support the design and engineering teams. Maintaining and supporting the … and experience: Experience working with Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco ISR and ASR routers, and Cisco ISE Experience with Juniper Apstra, Cisco ACI, or other Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies would be highly advantageous Cloud Administration (e.g. Broadcom: NSX-T) Your transferable skills and experience: Firewall Management (e.g. Cisco Firepower Management Centre More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
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Technical Manager

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
GTT
Job Title: Technical Manager Location: Portsmouth (3 days per week) + home working About GTT: GTT is a leading networking and security as a service provider for multinational organizations, simply and securely connecting people and machines to data and applications – anywhere in the world. We serve thousands of organizations, bringing together the right people, partners and technology to … reduce the burden on IT teams and solve the most pressing networking and security challenges. Built on our top-ranked global Tier 1 network, GTT Envision is a single global technology platform to connect, orchestrate, virtualize and automate enterprise networks, enabling customers with consumable solutions to achieve business missions and meet ongoing demand when, where and how needed. … accounts and must have the ability to develop and present client solutions to leadership and technical teams. The Technical Manager is an expert in the (software defined) networking area (Velocloud, Aruba Silverpeak and Fortinet) and in the security area (Palo Alto and Fortinet). In addition, the Technical Manager will be required to lead More ❯
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Infrastructure Architect

Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Ventula Consulting
candidate will bring solid experience in infrastructure design, including both Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) models. A strong working knowledge of IP networking, Ethernet routing and switching across LAN, WAN, and data centre environments is essential, along with proven expertise in deploying and managing network security technologies. Key Requirements Proven experience as … WAN Data centre and public cloud environments Experienced across a range of infrastructure technologies (Microsoft 365, Windows Services, AIX and Linux Servers etc) Understanding of software defined networking Network security products Location : Northampton (Hybrid) Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 + £7,300 Car allowance + 15% Bonus More ❯
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IT Infrastructure architecture Virtualization - MOD DV cleared

Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Sanderson
and Linux Confidence in leadership to bring out the skills of new architects along with excellent communication VMWare (VCF) Cloud Foundation is essential VSAN - Essential Software Defined Networking - Essential Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Networking & Security Solutions Architect

United Kingdom
Nutanix
Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity The Nutanix Networking & Security Solutions Architect combines deep technical expertise with a keen understanding of how to address the critical business needs of enterprise customers through Nutanix products and solutions. The Nutanix Networking & Security Solutions Architect is a high-impact, high-visibility role, working with both customers and Systems … Engineers across the region and is a senior member of the Systems Engineering organisation at Nutanix. The role provides expert level involvement and knowledge specifically for Nutanix networking and security and can effectively manage priorities to work with multiple Nutanix and customer resources simultaneously. Responsibilities: Be a self-starter who can flourish in a dynamic technology company Support … Excellent knowledge of Physical and Virtual Networking and routing. Experience with Dynamic Routing protocols, Direct Connect Solutions, and VPN Tunnelling. Demonstrable experience of Software Defined Networking design, implementation, and management. Deep understanding of multi-cloud networking and connectivity within the datacentre and to/from public cloud (AWS, Azure & GCP More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Network Infrastructure Engineer - Consultancy

England, United Kingdom
Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited
and contribute to maintaining a secure enterprise network. Essential Skills & Experience: Cisco switching and routing (core networking) Palo Alto and Panorama Cisco ACI & Software Defined Networking Cisco ISE and ASA Firewalls F5 Big-IP Load Balancing Checkpoint and Endpoint client MS Teams Voice Provisioning Safe Agile methodology Experience with ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Territory Account Manager

London, United Kingdom
Arista Networks
data center, campus, and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands … quality and performance in everything we do. Job Description Who You'll Work With Arista Networks is the pioneer and industry leader in the delivery of software-driven Cloud Networking solutions. We are seeking a Territory Account Manager to join our growing Sales organization. In this role, you will utilise a consultative sales approach to cultivate … selling approach with key client stakeholders to address the business needs of hybrid cloud computing and siloed legacy IT systems across the Arista product portfolio including, software-driven Cloud Networking solutions, CloudEOS (OpenSource Network OS), Cognitive Campus Networking, Wifi networking, and CloudVision (Network Automation & Telemetry) and Monitoring Fabric solutions (Big Switch). More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Director of Information Technology

England, United Kingdom
Areti Group | B Corp™
advantage. Collaborate with application, data, and security teams to ensure alignment of infrastructure with overall enterprise architecture. Infrastructure Engineering & Modernization Lead infrastructure modernization programs, including cloud migration, software-defined networking, and data centre transformation. Drive the engineering of scalable, high-availability platforms that support mission-critical systems and global operations. Establish technology standards and … years in a senior leadership capacity. Proven experience architecting and implementing cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructure at scale. Deep expertise across domains such as compute, networking, storage, virtualization, containers, identity, and observability. Successful leadership of large-scale transformation or modernization initiatives, ideally in complex, global environments. Certifications (preferred): TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks Key Competencies More ❯
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Telcomms Site Manager

England, United Kingdom
Deutsche Telekom AG
Business Solutions is responsible for serving Deutsche Telekom's business customers around the world and provides a full array of integrated connectivity solutions to our customers, including Software-Defined Networking, MPLS/IPLS services, Enterprise mobility, advanced network management, network based security, unified communications and collaboration and consulting services. Host Company Information The unit More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Client Director

London, United Kingdom
Arista Networks
data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands … to a Regional Sales Manager or Area VP of Sales. What you'll do Arista Networks is the pioneer and industry leader in the delivery of software-driven Cloud Networking solutions. We are seeking a Senior Named Account Manager to join our growing Sales organization. In this role you will utilize a consultative sales approach to … selling approach with key client stakeholders to address the business needs of hybrid cloud computing and siloed legacy IT systems across the Arista product portfolio including, software-driven Cloud Networking solutions, CloudEOS (OpenSource Network OS), Cognitive Campus Networking, Wifi networking, and CloudVision (Network Automation & Telemetry) and Monitoring Fabric solutions (Big Switch). More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software-Defined Networking
10th Percentile
£52,500
25th Percentile
£57,500
Median
£76,250
75th Percentile
£79,063
90th Percentile
£83,125