Senior Network Engineer
Posted Today by Synergize Consulting
£71 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Essex, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Principal Network Engineer role focuses on designing and developing network architecture while maintaining critical infrastructure and development environments. The position requires security clearance and involves collaboration with engineering teams to deliver secure and scalable network solutions. The engineer will support trials and contribute to network design processes. Strong technical knowledge and proactive engagement are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the creation and evolution of network architecture
- Maintain and manage lab infrastructure and associated development environments
- Configure systems in line with Lead Systems Engineer requirements
- Support trials site activities, including deployment and operational readiness
- Contribute to the implementation and improvement of network design and deployment processes
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection Model
- Solid knowledge of IPv4 Addressing
- Experience with Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) configuration and design
- Understanding of network implementation and deployment in operational environments
- Knowledge of network architecture principles and design patterns
- Familiarity with NetConf
- Understanding of Network Security
- Aware of Safety Critical Networks
- Knowledge of Time Sensitive Networking
Salary (Rate): £71 hourly
City: Essex
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Principal Network Engineer (Security cleared) Essex HQ (3-4 days a week) Up to £71 p/h outside IR35 Security clearance is essential We are seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support the design and development of network architecture. The role will focus on maintaining critical infrastructure and development environments, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable network solutions that support engineering and testing activities. You will work closely with the Lead Systems Engineer and wider engineering teams to deliver high-quality network systems across both lab and trials environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the creation and evolution of network architecture
- Maintain and manage lab infrastructure and associated development environments
- Configure systems in line with Lead Systems Engineer requirements
- Support trials site activities, including deployment and operational readiness
- Contribute to the implementation and improvement of network design and deployment processes
Knowledge & Experience Required
- Strong understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection Model
- Solid knowledge of IPv4 Addressing
- Experience with Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) configuration and design
- Understanding of network implementation and deployment in operational environments
- Knowledge of network architecture principles and design patterns
- Familiarity with NetConf
- Understanding of Network Security
- Aware of Safety Critical Networks
- Knowledge of Time Sensitive Networking
What we’re looking for
A security cleared proactive and detail-oriented engineer who can operate across design, implementation, and operational support of complex network environments. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work within structured engineering processes are essential.