Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Birmingham
Salary & Benefits: £50,000 - £55,000 + benefits

Applause IT are hiring a Network Engineer for a well-established IT solutions provider specialising in cybersecurity and managed IT services. This organisation delivers high-performance, secure networking solutions to clients across multiple industries, ensuring robust and scalable infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks to support business objectives.

• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, topologies, and processes.

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve network issues efficiently, acting as an escalation point when required.

• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting efforts to resolve critical issues.

• Proactively monitor and enhance network infrastructure to ensure performance and security.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and Layer 2 switching protocols (VXLAN, VLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG).

• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF) with real-world deployment experience.

• Hands-on experience with firewalls, including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, AnyConnect Remote Access, and Fortigate.

• Proficiency in network monitoring and debugging tools (Wireshark, SNMP monitoring tools).

• Proven ability to write network and security documentation, policies, and guidelines.

• Strong understanding of IPSec and VPN protocols.

• Comfortable working with diverse operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).

• Industry certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are desirable but not essential.

• Experience in certificate setup, installation, and management.

Benefits of the Role:

• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge networking technologies in a security-focused environment.

• A collaborative team culture with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities.