At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and support of enterprise-grade network solutions across multiple domains.
- Company: Dynamic tech company based in Farnborough with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, health plans, pension scheme, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for volunteering and supporting the Armed Forces community.
- Why this job: Join a team that influences technology roadmaps and drives impactful engineering solutions.
- Qualifications: CCNP or equivalent experience in large-scale enterprise networks required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Role Overview: Senior Network Engineer at the Farnborough site. 37‑hour work week with shift patterns 07:30–18:30 GMT and an on‑call rota. Based at Farnborough, the role supports complex technology solutions across multiple domains.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation and support of enterprise‑grade solutions across one or more technology domains.
- Take ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, alignment with architectural and strategic standards and provide technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers.
- Collaborate with principal engineers, architects and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals.
- Represent engineering in cross‑functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with security, performance and operational standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks across engineering deliverables and service operations.
Essential Experience:
- Experience with large‑scale, multi‑site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre and hybrid‑cloud/cloud environments.
- Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, Wi‑Fi and network authentication protocols (e.g., 802.1x), across Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Dell products.
- Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto and F5 security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems and network access control solutions.
- Experience with software‑defined networking including virtualization technologies such as VMware NSX‑T.
- Experience with network automation, supported by development teams.
Essential Qualifications:
- CCNP or equivalent industry experience.
Benefits:
- 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 more.
- Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and the Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
- Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and the local community.
Security Clearance: Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
Senior Network Engineer in Farnborough employer: QINETIQ LIMITED
As a Senior Network Engineer at our Farnborough site, you will join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise will directly influence complex technology solutions. With a generous benefits package including a matched pension scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth, we are committed to fostering your career while also giving back to the community through volunteering initiatives. Our commitment to the Armed Forces community further enhances our inclusive environment, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
