At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement enterprise networks while automating tasks with Python and Ansible.
- Company: Leading network consultancy focused on transformation projects.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Why this job: Join a team tackling complex networking challenges with cutting-edge automation technologies.
- Qualifications: Strong networking experience and skills in Python scripting and automation.
The predicted salary is between 48060 - 58740 £ per year.
A leading network consultancy is recruiting an experienced Network Engineer to join a team delivering enterprise and datacentre transformation projects across a diverse customer base.
This role is ideally suited to an engineer whose background is primarily in enterprise networking (approximately 60%), complemented by hands‑on network automation (approximately 40%).
You'll combine deep technical networking expertise with the ability to automate repetitive tasks, improve operational efficiency and support modern infrastructure delivery.
If you enjoy solving complex networking problems while embracing automation to improve consistency and scalability, this is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects using industry‑leading technologies.
The Role
You'll work across the full project lifecycle, from design and implementation through to optimisation and operational improvement.
Alongside traditional networking responsibilities, you'll contribute to the development of automation frameworks, configuration management and network validation tooling that help deliver projects faster and more reliably.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and support enterprise and datacentre networks
- Deploy Cisco and Arista switching and routing solutions
- Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, VXLAN EVPN and Spine-Leaf architectures
- Build and enhance network automation using Python and Ansible
- Automate network provisioning, configuration changes and operational tasks
- Produce High‑Level and Low‑Level Design documentation
- Perform network testing, validation and troubleshooting
- Work closely with architects, project managers and customer stakeholders
- Contribute to the continual improvement of engineering standards and automation capabilities
Essential Skills
- Strong enterprise networking experience
- Cisco IOS‑XE, NX‑OS and/or Catalyst platforms
- Arista EOS
- Routing and Switching
- BGP
- OSPF
- VXLAN EVPN
- Enterprise LAN/WAN technologies
- Python scripting
- Ansible
- Git or version control
- Excellent troubleshooting and customer‑facing communication skills
Desirable Skills
- Net Box or Nautobot
- Jinja2 templating
- REST APIs
- NAPALM or py ATS
- Cisco ACI
- Linux
- CI/CD pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code
- Network observability platforms
Certifications (one or more of the following would be advantageous)
- CCNP Enterprise
- CCNP Data Centre
- Cisco Dev Net Associate or Professional
- Arista ACE Associate or Professional
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
What's on Offer
- Work on large‑scale enterprise and datacentre transformation programmes
- Exposure to modern network automation and Infrastructure as Code
- Hybrid working
- Investment in professional development and certifications
- Collaborative engineering culture with experienced network specialists
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a Network Engineer who enjoys hands‑on routing and switching but is equally enthusiastic about applying automation to improve network delivery and operations.
If you're looking for a role where you can continue developing both your networking expertise and automation skills, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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Network Engineer | Cisco | Arista | Python | Network Automation | Hybrid | UK in London employer: Xcede Recruitment Solutions
As a Data Delivery Manager at our Reigate location, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday and an annual bonus, ensuring that our employees are well taken care of while they grow their careers in the data field.
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