Senior Network Engineer - Network IT : Job Details

Location: Cheshire, UK Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 Hybrid Working: 1-2 days in the office Due to growth and continued success… I’m on the lookout for an experienced Senior Network Engineer. Do you see yourself as a leader and someone willing to mentor Network Engineers?If the opportunity to recommend the latest and greatest tech, work with key decision makers and take full ownership in the design, deployment and configuration of sizeable projects, look no further!I’m ideally looking for a Senior Network Engineer… Who loves! Everything Cisco. Key Responsibilities: -

• As the Senior Network Engineer, you will help to oversee and mentor junior staff to ensure and maintain high standards of support.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies & trends in the market; whilst working closely with directors to make recommendations to improve the practice.
• Take full ownership in the scope, design, through to the deployment and configuration of varied but sizeable projects with key customers.
• Effective communicator with both technical and none-technical staff with the ability to cross celebrate with the Security Team when explaining concepts.
• Have a strong understanding of Networking Protocols and Security principles.
• Creating HLD and LLD’s for customer solutions.
• Act as a point of escalation for the Network Engineer.
• Writing detailed documentation for Network Configurations and Troubleshooting Guides when escalated issues arise.
• Support the sales team from a Technical Pre-Sales standpoint when required.
• Travelling to client sites will also be required from time to time.

Desired Skills and Experience: -

• Previous experience working in the MSP or ISP space would be advantageous.
• Ideally looking for an individual who can showcase a solid 3-5 years working as or approaching the level of a Senior Network Engineer.
• Having a familiarity and or passion for automation tools would be great! (PowerShell, Python, APIs etc.)
• Excellent working knowledge of networking protocols (VPN, TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP etc.)
• Have obtained industry recognised certifications at the level of or equivalent to CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security.
• Willingness and desired in becoming a Cisco SME. (ISE, Firepower, Umbrella etc.)

Benefits: -

• Fully funded training & exams in aid of achieving certifications.
• Competitive salary with increases linked to development and transparent objectives.
• Private Health Care
• Additional holiday for Birthday and an increase with length of employment.

If you feel suitable for this position as a Senior Network Engineer, Apply now!