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Senior Network Engineer
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Senior Network Engineer
Introduction
Ready to shape the future of enterprise networking? Join an organisation at the forefront of innovation, where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming traditional network operations into a modern, automated environment. This is an opportunity to make a real impact while working on complex, large-scale infrastructure alongside highly skilled technical teams.
Role Overview
- Location: Farnborough
- Package: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package
- Industry: Technology / Engineering / Defence
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the move from manual network management to automated infrastructure, driving best practice across the network estate.
- Design, build and implement automation solutions across enterprise LAN, WAN and datacentre environments.
- Develop and maintain automation using Python, Ansible and Terraform.
- Improve operational efficiency through automated provisioning, configuration management and monitoring.
- Manage and optimise centralised network management platforms, including Cisco Catalyst Center.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers and key stakeholders to deliver scalable, resilient network solutions.
- Mentor colleagues, encourage knowledge sharing and help embed modern engineering practices across the team.
- Support a highly available environment through participation in an on-call rota and operational support when required.
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Main Skills Needed
- Strong experience delivering network automation across enterprise infrastructure (non-cloud focused).
- Hands-on expertise with Python, Ansible and Terraform.
- Experience implementing or contributing to network automation transformation programmes.
- Knowledge of centralised network management and orchestration platforms, such as Cisco Catalyst Center.
- Strong understanding of enterprise networking, including routing, switching and network security.
- Experience developing reusable automation frameworks, templates and standards.
- CCNP certification or equivalent commercial experience.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.
What's in It for You
- The chance to lead meaningful automation initiatives within a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Work on technically challenging projects using modern networking and automation technologies.
- Join a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation, continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- Matched pension contribution with life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave.
- Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and Dental Insurance options.
- Employee discounts covering travel, retail, restaurants, entertainment and more.
- Paid volunteering opportunities to support charities and local communities.
- Long-term career development within a growing organisation tackling complex engineering challenges.
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