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Senior Network Engineer - Cisco & OT Networks
£52,000 - 92,000
KBC Technologies UK LTD
Great West Road, Leeds
£52,000 - 92,000
Requirements
Must:
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches, SD-WAN, SD-Access, and network automation
- Proven experience in industrial/OT network environments and familiarity with OT protocols
- Proficient in Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible, or other network automation tools
- Strong understanding of network security and compliance frameworks for industrial environments
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE) preferred
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst switching (IOS-XE), VLANs, STP/RSTP, port security, and QoS.
- Implement and manage Cisco SD-WAN / Catalyst SD-WAN solutions, including policy templates, VPN segmentation, and WAN edge configuration.
- Deploy and operate Cisco SD-Access (SDA) fabric, including design, commissioning, and lifecycle management.
- Utilize Cisco Catalyst Centre for device management, monitoring, and automation workflows.
- Support OT network architectures, including Purdue Model and IT/OT DMZ designs.
- Work with industrial protocols: Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, IEC 61850, OPC-UA.
- Write Terraform configurations for network provisioning and automate deployments using Python or Bash scripts.
- Collaborate in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent.
- Administer Cisco ISE for AAA, profiling, and TrustSec policies.
- Implement configuration management using Ansible, Terraform, and/or Cisco NSO.
- Ensure adherence to industrial cybersecurity standards: IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NIS2.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network issues across Layers 2–7 and SCADA/ICS environments (Ignition, Wonderware, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell FactoryTalk).
Description
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco technologies, SD-WAN, SD-Access, and industrial/OT networks to join our team and drive innovative projects for our client. This hybrid position is based in Leeds/Sheffield, UK. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, an opportunity to work on cutting-edge network infrastructure projects, and exposure to hybrid IT/OT networks and industrial cybersecurity in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
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