Senior Network Services Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Network Services Engineer to join our team at H&P, based at our offices in Aberdeen.

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At H&P, we strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

There are many benefits of working for H&P, including:

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare
• Health risk assessment
• Retirement benefits
• Family leave
• Vacation leave

As a Senior Network Services Engineer, you are responsible for the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable, and high-performance enterprise network infrastructure. You play a critical role in driving the adoption of modern networking technologies including SD-WAN and SASE, ensuring seamless connectivity and robust security across hybrid environments. With deep expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto Networks, you deliver resilient, secure, and future-ready network services while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with the security team to align network operations with organisational security goals.

Primary responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network infrastructure using Cisco technologies (Catalyst, Nexus, Webex).
• Implement and optimise SD-WAN solutions to support distributed and cloud-connected environments.
• Administer Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama for advanced threat prevention, segmentation, and secure remote access (GlobalProtect).
• Configure and support routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, NAT, and high-availability network designs.
• Monitor network performance and availability using tools such as Cisco Catalyst Centre, SolarWinds, and NetFlow.

Security & SASE Integration:

• Lead the integration of SASE architecture to unify networking and security services including firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateways, CASB, and ZTNA.
• Collaborate proactively with the security team to implement zero-trust policies, threat mitigation strategies, and secure access controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory standards (e.g. ISO, NIST).

Mentorship & Collaboration:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers, supporting their development through knowledge sharing, training, and guidance.
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application, and security teams to deliver integrated, secure, and scalable solutions.
• Contribute to network transformation projects including cloud migration, data centre upgrades, and secure remote access initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration records, and operational procedures.
• Deliver performance, availability, and security reports to senior stakeholders, highlighting risks and improvement opportunities.

Experience:

• Proven experience in enterprise networking and network security.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco (routing, switching, voice) and Palo Alto Networks (firewalls, Panorama, Prisma).
• Proven expertise in SD-WAN technologies and SASE frameworks.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, ACLs, and VPN technologies.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

Behaviour and Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, documentation, and mentoring skills.

Minimum qualifications essential:

• Certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, Cisco Security, or SASE-related credentials are highly desirable.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: EIGRP, Load Balancing, Routing Protocols, Network Engineering, BGP, LAN, Computer Networking, IPsec, OSPF, Cisco ASA, Juniper, MPLS

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1