At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage global networks, ensuring robust and secure connectivity.
- Company: Join Novanta, a leader in innovative network solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced tech environment with cutting-edge networking technologies.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field; Cisco certifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing Novanta’s global networks, including WAN, Cloud interconnects, and branch office networks. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, ensuring network services are built using robust, secure, and scalable best practices.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and Deployment
- Plan, analyze, and design enterprise‑scale network solutions.
- Deploy and configure enterprise‑grade hardware firewalls.
- Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Proficient with network firewall and network segmentation frameworks.
- Experience designing and deploying NAC solutions.
- Network Management
- Maintain and optimize existing branch and cloud network infrastructure.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
- Experience with designing, building, and managing cloud interconnects and VPN solutions for hybrid cloud workloads.
- Experience managing ISP vendors in support of global backbone.
- Operations
- Highly proficient with Layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
- In‑depth understanding of TCP/IP, and Layer 4‑7 protocols.
- In‑depth understanding of DDI (DNS, DHCP, IP management).
- Monitor network performance, metrics, and KPIs.
- Act as escalation point for teams within IT and Operations.
- Work with third parties to design and implement business initiatives.
- Knowledge and experience with Atlassian JIRA for agile deployment methodologies.
- Strong troubleshooting ability and comfortable working independently when required.
- Certifications
- Professional certifications such as CCNP or CCNA.
- Documentation and Collaboration
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including developers, architects, and network engineers.
- Familiar with JIRA and Confluence for planning and implementation.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Cisco Skills
- Cisco Security Products.
- Cisco Meraki switching & APs.
- Cisco Secure access.
- Palo Network Skills
- Panorama management.
- PAN Next‑Gen firewalls.
- Alto Network Skills
- Highly proficient with Layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, and PERL).
- Strong understanding of networking & security concepts, as well as compliance.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and certification.
- Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781‑266‑5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
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At Novanta, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation thrives. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will benefit from a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and certification in a company that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to design and manage cutting-edge global networks while working with talented cross-functional teams in a supportive atmosphere.
