Job ID: 16236Company: Sopra SteriaLocation: Farnborough, GBREmployment type: permanentCategory: Network and InfrastructureIndustry: Professional ServicesLevel: Level 3Posted: 2026-10-27 Are you an experienced Lead Network Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Sopra Steria are currently recruiting for Network Engineers with a high level of technical expertise so support with the delivery of a unique solution for the Defence sector, integrating infrastructure and applications within highly secure, mission-critical environments. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant project using cutting edge technologies, that few organisations can offer exposure to. Deliver expert L2/L3 support for a complex, multi-site enterprise network, resolving incidents and minimising service disruption. Configure and maintain Cisco network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and core connectivity services. Support and optimise F5 application delivery and load balancing platforms to ensure availability, performance, and resilience. Administer Fortinet firewalls and security services, including policy management, VPN configuration, and security compliance changes. Execute planned network changes, upgrades, and site deployments while adhering to change control and security standards. Update LLDs, technical documentation, and operational procedures, while supporting wider project delivery and continuous improvement activities. Exposure to F5 and wider network security / DDoS-related tooling. Cisco certifications, such as CCNA or CCNP. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Security Clearance Level: Eligible for DV clearance Benefits: 5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
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Lead Network Engineer Projects in Aldershot, Hampshire employer: Sopra Steria
Join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of Aerospace and Defence, where your expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and KQL will directly contribute to enhancing security measures. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and innovative projects. Located in a dynamic environment, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the industry.
