Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Location:

Cardiff 2-3 days p/week onsite (hybrid role)

Salary: £51-56k + annual cost-of-living increase + standby allowance

Contract:

Permanent

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Technical Analyst to join a growing IT team, managing and developing a wide range of network technologies across multiple vendors – including Cisco, Palo Alto, ZScaler, Vodafone, and Microsoft.

You’ll work on a mix of project delivery and day-to-day support, playing a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performing network solutions. It’s a hands-on role, but with the added responsibility of leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and helping shape the future of the network infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting, maintaining, and optimising network infrastructure across multiple platforms

Leading and delivering network projects end-to-end

Developing automation scripts to improve efficiency and consistency

Monitoring and resolving network incidents to ensure minimal disruption

Working closely with architects and security teams to strengthen the network

Managing vendor relationships and collaborating with internal stakeholders

Maintaining up-to-date documentation and following ITIL-based processes

Participating in a 24/7 support rota

Tech Stack You’ll Work With

LAN / WAN / SD-WAN

Wireless networks

Cisco routing, switching and security solutions

Palo Alto firewalls

ZScaler Cloud Services

Microsoft Azure

AAA technologies

Network monitoring (SNMP, Solar Winds)

Automation (Ansible / Dev Ops tools)

What You’ll Bring

Cisco CCNP (or equivalent) certification

Strong background in enterprise networking and cloud infrastructure

3rd line support experience within a large-scale IT environment

Excellent problem-solving and relationship management skills

Proven experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN, ZScaler, and automation tools

A solid understanding of ITIL practices

Calm under pressure and confident managing critical incidents or tight project deadlines

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, leading by example, and working with the latest network technologies in a fast-moving environment.

If you’re looking to take that next step in your networking career, please apply now.for more details, thanks