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Lead Network Engineer

Β£70,000 - 80,000
Parker Lane, Huddersfield
Β£70,000 - 80,000
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<50
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Lead
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Significant experience in senior-level network engineering or network architecture. - Strong expertise with Cisco Meraki – design, rollout, and troubleshooting. - Experience producing high-quality network documentation (HLD, LLD, Confluence). - Familiarity with Zero Trust, SD-WAN, or NAC principles. - Experience supporting large, distributed network environments (ideally multi-site or retail).

Technologies

Confluence

Responsibilities

- Lead major network projects to support multiple sites as part of a critical infrastructure modernization. - Work hands-on with Cisco Meraki technologies to help deliver a modern, secure, and scalable network across over 500 UK branches and offices. - Act as the architectural β€˜go to’ for knowledge transfer, serving as the primary technical escalation point for the business-critical network estate. - Collaborate with the existing Network Architect to play a key role in proof of concepts, pilot programs, BAU transitions, and new initiatives like Zero Trust, NAC, and SD-WAN.

Description


We are looking for a Lead Network Engineer to join our enterprise-scale organization on a journey to modernize and future-proof our complex network estate. If you are a Senior Network Engineer ready to step into architecture or a hands-on Network Architect looking to remain close to delivery, this could be the ideal role for you. We offer a competitive salary range of Β£70,000 to Β£80,000 depending on experience, along with flexible hybrid working options, allowing you to work 2–3 days a week in our Huddersfield office. As an equal opportunity recruitment company, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are particularly committed to Neurodiversity inclusion and provide reasonable adjustments during the interview process for candidates who may require them.
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