Senior Network Engineer

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.

• Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains
• Taking ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers
• Collaborating with principal engineers, architects, and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals
• Representing engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams
• Contributing to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with security, performance and operational standards
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks across engineering deliverables and service operations

• Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, data centre, and hybrid-cloud/cloud environments
• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x)
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, and Dell products
• Familiarity with security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions
• Experience with Software Defined Networking including virtualisation technologies such as VMWare NSX-T
• Experience with network automation
• CCNP or equivalent industry experience

• 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

If you are an accomplished Senior Network Engineer ready to take the next step in your career with a leading Defence & Security organisation, apply now to join our client's innovative team in Farnborough.