Senior Network Engineer

4 days ago

Manchester Area, United Kingdom Burman Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (Contractor)

Location: Southern England

Rate: £450 - £550 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract Length: 6-12 months (with potential for extension)

Employer: University (Anonymous)


Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a dynamic IT team at a leading university on the Southern Coast of England (90 minutes from London). This role is a contract position, focusing on the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the university’s network infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the university’s networks are secure, resilient, and scalable, supporting both administrative operations and academic needs.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage robust and scalable network solutions across campus environments.
  • Maintain and optimize LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks to ensure seamless connectivity.
  • Perform network upgrades, expansions, and migrations with minimal disruption to university services.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to understand networking requirements for academic, research, and operational projects.
  • Develop and enforce network security protocols and procedures to protect sensitive university data.
  • Oversee the installation, configuration, and testing of network hardware, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Monitor network performance and provide regular reports on network health and capacity.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture, procedures, and policies.
  • Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical leadership within the IT department.


Skills and Experience Required:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer, ideally within the higher education or public sector.
  • Strong expertise in LAN/WAN design, wireless networks, and data center networking.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and other leading networking technologies.
  • Solid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, and VPNs.
  • Experience with cloud networking solutions and integration (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting utilities.
  • Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working on large-scale campus networks or complex multi-site environments.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in higher education or large public sector organizations.
  • Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management frameworks.
  • Familiarity with SDN (Software Defined Networking) and emerging networking technologies.
  • Experience with VoIP, IP telephony, and multimedia network integrations.


Additional Information:

  • This role requires on-site presence with some flexibility for remote work.
  • The contract is expected to start in January, with interviews conducted on a rolling basis.


If you are a highly skilled network engineer looking for your next challenge in a stimulating university environment, we encourage you to apply.

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