At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead network automation projects and design innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Company: Prestigious organisation in the Defence & Security sector with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, health plans, pension scheme, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for mentoring, volunteering, and supporting the Armed Forces community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working with cutting-edge technology that empowers and protects lives.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in network automation and scripting with Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Our client, a prestigious organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Farnborough. This is a permanent role where you will work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative solutions that empower and protect lives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the transformation from manual to automated network operations, establishing best practices and driving the automation roadmap
- Design and implement network automation solutions across LAN, WAN, and datacentre environments
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Ansible, and Terraform
- Integrate and optimise centralised network management platforms (e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center)
- Enhance operational efficiency through automated provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring
- Collaborate across teams while mentoring engineers and promoting knowledge sharing and cross-training
Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer:
- Strong experience in network infrastructure automation (non-cloud focused) across enterprise environments
- Proven track record of leading or contributing to automation transformation initiatives
- Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Ansible and Terraform
- Experience working with centralised network management and orchestration tools (e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center)
- Solid understanding of core networking technologies (routing, switching, security) across enterprise-scale environments
- Experience in building reusable automation frameworks and templates
Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer:
- CCNP or equivalent experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and the local community
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