Network Engineer (Enterprise)

Location: Highbury House (Hybrid). Arsenal, a world‑famous football club dedicated to excellence, seeks an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement and support secure, high‑performing enterprise network infrastructure across a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance our enterprise networks – collaborate across Technology Operations to implement and optimise wired and wireless infrastructure using Cisco SDA, Catalyst Center, ISE and Meraki Dashboard.
• Support critical network services – provide 2nd and 3rd line support across routing, switching, wireless, firewall and identity environments.
• Lead complex technical changes – deliver network upgrades, infrastructure refreshes and transformation projects with clear implementation and rollback procedures.
• Drive high‑performing wireless connectivity – oversee high‑density Wi‑Fi environments through RF optimisation, performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Strengthen security posture – partner with security teams to assist audits, remediate vulnerabilities and enhance access control across the network.
• Oversee Azure networking estate – integrate and maintain Azure services including VNets, VPN gateways, NSGs and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Champion operational excellence – maintain accurate documentation, network standards and technical procedures for continuous improvement.
• Provide matchday and event support – assist with on‑site and remote support for matchdays and events.

Qualifications

• Significant enterprise network engineering experience in fast‑paced organisations.
• CCNP‑level networking expertise – advanced routing and switching knowledge (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, QoS).
• Advanced Cisco SDA and wireless knowledge – experience with SDA, Catalyst Center, 9800 controllers and Catalyst access points.
• Multi‑vendor security platform experience – Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco firewalls.
• Experience with Cisco ISE – secure wired/wireless authentication, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, guest and posture services.
• Cloud and hybrid networking capability – working knowledge of Azure networking services and hybrid connectivity principles.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills across LAN, WAN, WLAN and security environments.
• Collaborative and proactive approach – build effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners.

Benefits

• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service.
• Internal learning and development programmes.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Priority access to match tickets.
• Competitive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts with selected partners.
• Opportunity to contribute to Arsenal's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion strategy through Employee Networks.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

Arsenal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or other protected status. Successful candidates must complete a DBS check (basic, standard or enhanced as appropriate) before starting employment.