Job ID: 16235Company: Sopra SteriaLocation: Farnborough, GBREmployment type: permanentCategory: Network and InfrastructureIndustry: Professional ServicesLevel: Level 2Posted: 2026-10-27Are you a Network Engineer with hands on experience delivering Cisco solutions? Sopra Steria are currently recruiting for Senior Network Engineers with experience in Cisco (Routers, Switches, Firewalls & Wireless Access Points) for to support with a unique opportunity within our Aerospace, Defence and Security sector. You will be responsible for assisting with the design, build, deployment and support of our enterprise leading edge networks, responding to operational requirements in support of rapid defence activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Engineer to continue to learn and develop in a high specialised environment. This role is based on site in Farnborough.Due to the nature of the client, we are only able to progress with sole British nationals eligible for DV clearance. What you’ll be doing: Assist with the design, build, deployment and support of our enterprise leading edge networksResponding to operational requirements in support of rapid defence activitiesProviding support to strategic projects ensuring they meet predefined objectivesProactive monitoring and maintenance of all production systemsBuilding and maintaining relationships with our customers, partners and teamsWorking within a team to deliver against SLA’s and XLA’sLeading or supporting investigations into complex service problems, recommending solutions and following procedures to plan, test and implement proposed solutionsProviding support to the teamIdentifying opportunities for innovation and continual service improvementHandling support ticketsContributing to DevOps and automation adoption, building skills in tools such as ansible and terraformEnsure corporate governance and security standards are adhered to by the teamWhat you’ll bring:Experience working with Cisco products and a willingness to achieve certification.Experience working within an ITIL EnvironmentHands-on experience with Cisco solutions (Routers, Switches, Firewalls & Wireless Access Points)Knowledge and skills with TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, ACL’s and other network enabling technologiesExcellent customer service skillsIt would be great if you had:Experience managing and troubleshooting firewalls and other security devicesExperience with Cisco Unified Communications (UC)Experience configuring, supporting, troubleshooting SDN technologies such as Cisco ACI or VMware NSXWorking understanding of Cloud networking solutions and principles i.e. (Azure Networking, AWS networking)Use of automation tooling such as Ansible and TerraformExperience in programming/scripting (BASH, Python, PowerShell, etc)If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Farnborough Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Olly Walker Salary: Up to 55,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension. 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. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?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.
Senior Network Engineer - Collaboration Services in 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.
