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Senior Network Engineer
£42,000 - 54,000
Coltech Recruitment
Queen Street 6-7, Warwick
£42,000 - 54,000
Requirements
Must:
- Minimum Cisco CCNP certification (CCIE preferred)
- Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) highly desirable
- Strong experience with Wireless LAN technologies, including:
- Cisco WLAN / Cisco ISE
- Aruba WLAN / Aruba ClearPass
- Experience with RF design and Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau)
- Strong knowledge of Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
- In-depth understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
- Strong experience in LAN switching technologies, including:
- VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP
- EtherChannel, switch stacking
- QoS, segmentation, and redundancy
- Experience with carrier WAN, internet services, and cloud networking services
- Ability to create detailed technical documentation, designs, and operational support models
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills
- Desirable: Experience with private 5G networking solutions, disaster recovery networking architectures, large-scale enterprise network transformation programmes, and regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the modernisation of enterprise UK network infrastructure.
- Design, implement, and optimise Wireless LAN solutions across large-scale environments.
- Conduct physical and desktop Wi-Fi surveys using Ekahau and RF design methodologies.
- Support deployment of Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) and related WAN connectivity solutions.
- Design and maintain LAN switching environments including VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP, EtherChannel, and QoS configurations.
- Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols including BGP and OSPF across enterprise WAN environments.
- Support integration of alternative connectivity solutions including 5G and satellite-based networks.
- Produce detailed network designs, implementation plans, and operational support documentation.
- Engage with stakeholders across technical and business teams to ensure successful delivery of network solutions.
Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a major UK infrastructure modernisation programme based in Warwick, UK. Our focus is on enhancing network reliability, security, and user experience across a large-scale enterprise environment. This role involves upgrading end-of-life network hardware, deploying advanced Wi-Fi solutions, and delivering high-speed connectivity services integrated with Cisco SD-WAN technologies. We also explore and implement alternative connectivity solutions such as satellite and 5G for disaster recovery, rapid deployment, and enterprise expansion initiatives. Joining our team means contributing to a significant network transformation that impacts our clients and enhances operational excellence.
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