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Senior Network Engineer

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Our client, a prestigious organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Farnborough. This is a permanent role where you will work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative solutions that empower and protect lives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the transformation from manual to automated network operations, establishing best practices and driving the automation roadmap
- Design and implement network automation solutions across LAN, WAN, and datacentre environments
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Ansible, and Terraform
- Integrate and optimise centralised network management platforms (e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center)
- Enhance operational efficiency through automated provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring
- Collaborate across teams while mentoring engineers and promoting knowledge sharing and cross-training
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Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer:
- Strong experience in network infrastructure automation (non-cloud focused) across enterprise environments
- Proven track record of leading or contributing to automation transformation initiatives
- Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Ansible and Terraform
- Experience working with centralised network management and orchestration tools (e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center)
- Solid understanding of core networking technologies (routing, switching, security) across enterprise-scale environments
- Experience in building reusable automation frameworks and templates


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Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer:
- CCNP or equivalent experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Benefits:
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and the local community
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