Senior Engineer - Network & Connectivity

Senior Networking & Connectivity Engineer

Location: Redditch (Birmingham area)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: IT / Network Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Senior Networking and Connectivity Engineer to join a highly skilled team. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructures across multiple environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Internet Protocol (IP) networking and hands‑on experience with Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW) from multiple vendors.

Please note: This is a 24/7 operational environment requiring a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
, including night shifts
.

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network solutions, ensuring high availability and security.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot NGFW platforms including Fortinet Forti Gate, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper, and/or Cisco Firepower
  .
• Implement and optimise routing, switching, and VPN solutions across multi‑site environments.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively resolve issues.
• Develop and enforce network security policies
  , including segmentation, access control, and threat prevention.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support cloud connectivity, remote access, and hybrid environments.
• Lead incident response for network‑related security events and outages.
• Document network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking and connectivity roles.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPN technologies
  .
• Proven experience with multi‑vendor NGFW solutions (Fortinet, Palo Alto illicitiveness, Juniper, Cisco).
• Expertise in network security principles
  , intrusion prevention, and threat mitigation.
• Familiarity with SD‑WAN, cloud networking (AWS/Azure), and automation tools is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Relevant certifications (e.g.,
  Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP
  ) highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a rotational shift schedule
  , including nights and weekends
  .

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.