Senior Network Engineer

Summary: The Senior Network Engineer role involves designing, delivering, and optimizing scalable and secure network solutions. This position requires a strong focus on high-performance networks and offers the opportunity to lead projects while collaborating across teams. The role is remote and based in the UK, with a minimum contract length of six months. The position is classified as inside IR35, indicating the need for compliance with tax regulations for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and delivering cutting-edge active network solutions that are reliable, secure, and built to scale.
• Solving complex problems across access, core, DWDM, automation, and security domains.
• Leading projects and initiatives, acting as a subject matter expert in your field.
• Driving quality, consistency, and continuous improvement in everything you touch.
• Collaborating across teams to turn business requirements into smart, technical solutions.

Key Skills:

• AWX tool kit
• Multi-vendor network experience
• Telecoms experience
• Solid experience in large-scale network engineering, ideally with a focus on Layer 2 & 3 technologies (Ethernet, MPLS, CoS, QoS, IPv4/IPv6)
• Mixed vendor environments and tech migrations
• Tools like Splunk, Jira, Ansible
• Strong scripting/programming skills (e.g., Python, Ansible)
• Sharp analytical and troubleshooting skills
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and project planning abilities
• Familiarity with ITIL and network monitoring/inventory systems
• Understanding of the Telecoms Security Act
• Experience working in both agile and waterfall environments
• Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)

Salary (Rate): £80.00

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT