Senior Network Engineer

Oscar Technology
Leicester, LE1 5YA, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
12 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Senior Engineer | Leicester | Hybrid | £50,000-£60,000

About the Role:
We're partnering with a highly reputable company based just outside of Leicester to find a talented Infrastructure Engineer. This is a hybrid position, offering 2 days from home after probation.

The Opportunity:
As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be a vital part of the team, working on exciting projects and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of IT environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining server, network, and storage solutions for clients.
  • Providing 3rd line support, resolving complex technical issues efficiently.
  • Managing cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure.
  • Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • Leading infrastructure migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime.
  • Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions.
  • Documenting technical processes and configurations for clarity and compliance.
  • Keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions.
About You

We're seeking aSenior Engineer with a strong technical foundation, a proactive mindset, and a deep understanding of enterprise networking. You'll be comfortable operating in complex environments, troubleshooting critical issues, and working closely with clients and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Proven experience in aSenior Infrastructure Engineer or similar role within complex IT environments.
  • Advanced knowledge ofWindows Server operating systems and core infrastructure services.
  • Strong hands-on experience withvirtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
  • Deep expertise in networking, including design, configuration, and troubleshooting of:
    • Firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or similar)
    • Routers and switches (Cisco preferred)
    • VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and network security principles
  • Solid experience withcloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, including hybrid network integrations.
  • Experience implementing and supportingbackup and disaster recovery solutions in enterprise environments.
  • Ability todiagnose and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability toengage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VMware) are highly desirable.

Senior Engineer | Leicester | Hybrid | £50,000-£60,000

Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Network Engineer

Planet Recruitment London, United Kingdom
£60,000 – £80,000 pa Remote

SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

Vertex it Solutions W68Dr, W6 8DR, United Kingdom
£75,000 – £85,000 pa On-site

Senior Network Engineer

Sopra Steria Hp27Ah, HP2 7AH, United Kingdom
On-site Clearance Required

Network Security Engineer / Architect

Connected IT M23De, M2 3DE, United Kingdom
£50,000 – £75,000 pa On-site

Network Engineer

VIQU IT Recruitment Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
£45,000 – £56,000 pa Hybrid Clearance Required

Senior Network & Security Analyst

Lloyd Recruitment Epsom, KT19 8DX, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Cyber Security Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Where to advertise cyber security jobs UK in 2026: the specialist boards, communities and channels that reach offensive, defensive and GRC security talent. The candidate pool is small, heavily vetted and in high demand across government, financial services, critical national infrastructure and the private sector simultaneously. Many of the strongest candidates hold active security clearances, are not actively job-searching through general platforms, and move primarily through specialist networks and trusted referrals. General job boards reach a broad audience but lack the specificity that security professionals expect. Specialist platforms, government-affiliated channels and cleared candidate networks each serve a different part of the market. This guide, published by CybersecurityJobs.tech, covers where to advertise cyber security roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: roles, salaries and the threat intelligence, cloud security and zero-trust hiring trends shaping UK cyber careers. Cyber security is one of the few sectors where demand for talent has never once dipped. Every major technological shift of the past decade — cloud migration, remote working, AI adoption, the proliferation of connected devices — has expanded the attack surface that security professionals are expected to defend. And every expansion of that attack surface has generated more jobs. But the cyber security jobs market of 2026 is not simply a larger version of what it was three years ago. It is a structurally different market. The threats have evolved, the technologies used to combat them have changed, the regulatory environment has tightened considerably, and the roles being created reflect all of that. A job seeker who understands only the cyber security landscape of 2023 is already working with an outdated map. The candidates who will thrive over the next three years are those who understand where the sector is heading — which specialisms are attracting the most investment, which technologies are reshaping defensive and offensive security practice, and how the definition of a cyber security professional is broadening well beyond the traditional image of a network defender in a SOC. This article breaks down what the UK cyber security jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career ahead of the curve.