Serco Plc
Senior Network Engineer
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Senior Network Engineer
Senior Network Engineer – Hybrid (Attached to our Solihull or London Office)
Full-Time, Permanent Band 4 / £70,000-£80,000 (dependent on experience)
Must be eligible for and able to obtain SC Clearance
About the Role
Serco, a global organization with over 50,000 employees, relies on resilient, secure, and high-performing IT services to maintain smooth operations across the UK, Europe, and beyond. We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Senior Network Engineer who thrives on problem-solving and doesn’t wait for direction. This role demands technical depth, common sense, and the confidence to take ownership and drive solutions from start to finish.
You’ll play a key technical leadership role in shaping and evolving Serco’s enterprise network services, encompassing multi-cloud environments, core connectivity, security, and operational delivery. Acting as a technical lead within the Network Service, you’ll collaborate with internal teams, strategic partners, and stakeholders to ensure our infrastructure is secure, scalable, performant, and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design, engineering configuration, and strategic evolution of Serco’s enterprise network services.
- Design and support secure multi-cloud networking solutions across AWS and Azure environments.
- Work closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, operational teams, and third-party suppliers to deliver robust network solutions.
- Produce and maintain high-quality architecture documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, and network diagrams.
- Drive continual improvement across network performance, resilience, security, and service adoption.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and develop long-term solutions to support operational teams.
- Develop short- and long-term technology roadmaps to ensure alignment with business needs.
- Support new service introductions through technical analysis, deployment planning, cost modelling, and implementation coordination.
- Ensure network services align with security best practices, including zero-trust principles, and remain compliant in government/regulated environments.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships with suppliers, business teams, and operational partners across a large matrix organization.
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Requirements
We’re looking for a technically proficient engineer with a practical, delivery-focused mindset. You’ll need the ability to roll up your sleeves, make decisions independently, and solve problems in complex enterprise environments.
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5+ years’ experience in a senior network engineering or network design role.
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Strong hands-on expertise in:
- Enterprise networking technologies (including AWS networking, Azure networking, Cisco Meraki).
- Network security technologies.
- Experience in regulated or government secure environments (highly desirable).
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Knowledge of carrier WAN technologies, including MPLS, leased lines, and managed connectivity services.
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Experience within architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
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Strong ability to produce HLDs, LLDs, technical architecture documentation, and network diagrams.
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Experience managing and collaborating with suppliers, partners, and third-party operational teams.
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Exceptional troubleshooting, operational support, and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
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Relevant certifications (desirable):
- CCNP Enterprise
- AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty
- Azure Network Engineer Associate
- Palo Alto PCNSE/Prisma
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Occasional on-call/out-of-hours support may be required for operational or escalation matters.
Why Serco?
Melioration and Alignment
This role gives you meaningful impact, ensuring that your work directly affects business decisions and growth. Benefit from a globally operating business that delivers essential services across five core sectors, fostering personal and professional development while working with exceptional people.
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Our Commitments
- Flexible working is considered.
- Pension scheme offering 6% contributions.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovation in public service.
- Diversity and Inclusion are core values; we’re proud to be a Gold Inclusive Employer.
- Access to Serco discounts, including:
- Cinema, Merlin Entertainment, and shopping discounts.
- Mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Extensive career development support with:
- Role-specific training.
- Leadership coaching.
- Formal study programs.
- A safe and supportive culture.
About Serco
At Serco, everyone plays an essential role—whether in healthcare, defence, justice, immigration, or transport. Our 50,000 employees worldwide are committed to redesigning and optimising public services for societal benefit.
By joining Serco, you gain access to Global Employee Networks, including:
- SercoInspire (Gender)
- SercoEmbrace (Multicultural)
- SercoUnlimited (Disability)
- In@Serco (LGBT+) These networks, led by passionate colleagues, champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Serco operates under a Disability Confident Leader policy, offering reasonable adjustments to applicants to ensure equal opportunity. We also support fair employment access for those with unspent criminal convictions under our "Ban the Box" pledge, subject to security clearance requirements.
Contact & Application
Apply by clicking the “Apply” button (links typically provided) to complete your application. We may close recruitment earlier if exceeded, so apply promptly.
For assistance or more information, contact: 0345 010 4000.
Note: This role requires securable SC clearance due to the organisational security standards.*
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