Senior Network Engineer - Halifax; Reading

This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds - working from home and spending time in our Halifax office. We have an exciting opportunity to join IT Technical Operations as a Senior Network Engineer!

At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most - whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference. Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does. It’s what drives us every day, and it’s why our people are proud to be part of something meaningful!

Our mission is to build inclusive, empowered teams where everyone feels welcome and valued! We celebrate what makes each of us unique and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Whoever you are, we want you to feel confident being yourself in your team at work.

In this role, you’ll be working in a team where we ensure that our internal teams have timely access to the appropriate systems to meet the needs of our customers. This is achieved by maintaining an up-to-date, fully supported, and resilient internal network infrastructure. The systems we support are Checkpoint, Juniper Mist, Cisco, ISE, F5, Zscaler.

This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to grow, develop, and be part of something great.

• Manage and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
• Monitor network systems, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents promptly.
• Collaborate on the design, implementation, and upgrades of network infrastructure aligned with business needs.
• Enforce network security measures in line with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies to enhance network efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and engage in continuous learning to stay current with networking tools and methodologies.

• Supported large-scale WAN environments across core and regional sites, contributing to infrastructure migrations and technology refresh initiatives.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in configuring and managing routers, switches, wireless networks, firewalls, and F5 load balancers across vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Check Point, and Dell.
• Applied strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a critical, creative, and independent approach to resolving complex network issues.
• Utilized IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and network monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Maintained robust network security through knowledge of protocols such as 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, VPNs, NAC, and Zero Trust models.
• Holds industry certifications including CCNA, CCNP, CCSA/CCSE, JNCIA-MistAI, and F5 Application Delivery and Security.

Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay! At Covéa, we know that great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you - so go ahead and apply! We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.

• Flexible working - 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options.
• Annual pay review - plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level).
• Generous holidays - 25-27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options.
• Pension perks - 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input.
• A culture where everyone belongs - we’re committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive.
• Mental & financial support - through our dedicated Wellbeing group.
• Career growth - training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive.
• Health & wellbeing - private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more.
• Drive in style - Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles.
• Extra savings - gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal.
• And much more!

Excited about this opportunity? So are we! Apply today and be part of our journey. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know - we’re here to help. Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

Working hours: 36.25