Network Engineer / SME - UHK1811 in Cambridge

The Network Engineer / SME will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of network infrastructure as part of corporate real estate initiatives. This includes new site builds, expansions, relocations, and integration/separation activities in collaboration with global and local facilities teams and project managers.

Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in network and infrastructure implementation within real estate or facilities projects.

Strong understanding of passive and active network components and their integration into physical environments.

Technical Skills:

Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, STP, VTP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.

Proven experience in network design and implementation, including resilient topologies and SD-WAN solutions.

Hands-on experience with major networking platforms such as Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto.

Familiarity with cybersecurity principles including firewalls, VPNs, and secure network design.

Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl) for network task automation.

Ability to design physical and logical network layouts based on site plans and MEP diagrams for offices, workshop, or industrial environments.

Experience across full project lifecycle including planning, deployment, and operational transition.