Senior Network Engineer

Working pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days from homeSalary: £60,000 - £70,000, plus Company Bonus and BenefitsPlease note - Candidates applying must be eligible for minimum of UK Security Clearance (SC)A little about us:Parico is an established technology business with a history of delivering innovative and secure solutions to Public Sector customers across the United Kingdom. Our team are motivated individuals that help each other to do remarkable things every day. We face challenges together and we win together. At Parico, we deliver world-class solutions that transform the way that our clients use technology.The Role:Parico is seeking a talented Senior Network Engineer who is smart, curious and prospers against the challenge of working closely with a small business to solve complex and challenging problems across the Public Sector landscape. You’ll have the freedoms to be truly innovative to roll up your sleeves, get stuck into the detail of systems, and generally do what it takes to achieve incredible technical solutions to our customer’s complex problems.You will be part of a team developing greenfield systems and services for our clients, using cloud services and on-premise infrastructure components. You’ll have the opportunity to shape operational platforms and services within a close-knit technical team. You’ll have the freedom to apply your knowledge and experience whilst also recommending further technical ‘good practice’ and improvements to enhance all infrastructure capabilities.Responsibilities include:Architecting, configuring and deploying scalable and secure network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN) to support business operationsContinuously monitoring network health, analysing traffic patterns and troubleshooting issues to ensure optimal performance and uptimeImplementing and managing firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems to safeguard network integrity and data privacyServing as the escalation point for complex network issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting and resolutionOwning / delivering low-level designs (LLDs) and high-level design (HLDs)Maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, topologies, and incident reports to support audits and future planningWork cross-functionally with IT teams and vendors, and mentor junior engineers to ensure alignment with strategic goals and best practicesOur Ideal Candidate:Proficiency in designing and implementing complex LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN infrastructures using Cisco, Juniper, or similar technologiesProven diagnostic skills with tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, or Nagios to monitor and resolve latency, outages, and bottlenecksYou can lead LLD creation and contribute to HLD reviewsPrevious experience working with Juniper and FortiGate productsExpertise in configuring and managing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, and enforcing network security policiesAbility to resolve high-level network issues and mentor junior engineers through complex problem-solvingDesirable background in UK Defence (Army, RAF, Royal Navy)What’s in it for you?A high-performance company culture that will help you to progress quickly and thrive.Kitted out with a full suite of tech goodies and any additional tech you may need with our work-from-home subsidy upon joining, so you can kit out your home office.25 days of paid holiday (plus 8 bank holidays).Private health insurance provided through AXA PPP and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle car scheme with Octopus EnergyDiscretionary company bonusFlexible Life Insurance, with a minimum of 2x salary and rewards, provided by YuLife.Flexible working hours to support life admin as well as being able to work from home.Enhanced Private pension contributions, matched up to 5%We’re family friendly, with Parico company policies built to support you, in all stages of life.If you're relocating to join the team, we'll provide a contribution to help with your costs.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application today. At Parico, we believe a diverse workforce is a successful workforce. We actively work to empower balanced teams which represent ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.We strive to create the best interview platform to suit everyone. If you have reasonable adjustment requests, please flag them with us prior to an interview so we can set you up for success and put you at ease.