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Senior Network Engineer

Planet Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
4 days ago
£60,000 – £80,000 pa

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£60,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
27 May 2026 (4 days ago)
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Role: Senior Network Engineer - (F5,Palo Alto, SD-Wan)

Location: UK, Remote

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000

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We are working with a company that are internationally recognised in what they do and are helping millions of people around the world live a better life.

They are looking to add a Network Engineer to their global infrastructure team,to support, maintain, and evolve their global enterprise network. Working closely with architects and cross-functional teams, you'll help deliver seamless connectivity that powers the digital health platforms and global operations.

To be considered for this position you will need to have 6 plus years' experience of working in a similar position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operations & Support: Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain network hardware, software, and connections to ensure optimal performance.
  • Implementation: Configure and deploy switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers in line with architecture standards.
  • Collaboration: Work with architects, security, and cloud teams to implement integrated, secure, and scalable solutions.
  • Optimization: Identify and resolve network bottlenecks, enhance efficiency, and ensure high availability.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed network diagrams, runbooks, and configuration standards.
  • Security & Compliance: Support enforcement of security protocols, patch management, and compliance with global frameworks.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to network design and operations.

Essential Experience/Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in network administration or engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with firewalls, load balancers, and monitoring tools.
  • Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS)
  • Relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent) preferred.
  • Problem-solving mindset with strong communication skills and collaborative approach.

This role can start immediately so please apply ASAP if of interest.

INDIT

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

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