Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer Cisco LAN WAN VPN Hybrid South Wales

Location: South Wales
Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid (one day per week or fortnight onsite)
Salary: £47000 to £53600 plus 23.7 percent pension and excellent benefits

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with proven experience in Cisco networking technologies to join a progressive and collaborative IT team. This is a senior technical role responsible for delivering resilient and secure LAN WAN and VPN infrastructure across a large and complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of enterprise-wide voice and data networks
• Configure, maintain, and support Cisco network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, and access points
• Deliver secure and efficient VPN WAN LAN and wireless networking solutions
• Support and maintain voice systems including VoIP platforms
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders on strategic digital transformation projects
• Ensure service continuity, system resilience, and cyber security best practices

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong practical experience with Cisco technologies in a senior or lead role
• Deep understanding of network design configuration and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in managing LAN WAN and VPN environments
• Experience with network security including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, and mobile device management
• Excellent stakeholder communication and project delivery skills
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA CCNP CWNA or ITIL are desirable

Desirable Technical Knowledge

• Cisco Catalyst Switches: 1000, 2960, 3560, 3750, 3850, 6500, 6800, 9300, and 9K series
• Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Firewalls with FirePOWER services
• Cisco Wireless Controllers and Access Points: 5500 series, Aironet 1560, 1830, 2700, 2800, and Catalyst 9115AX, 9120AX
• Cisco Firepower 1000 Series
• Familiarity with Catalyst supervisor modules, power supplies, and fan systems
• Experience across Catalyst 2K to 9K and 6500 to 6800 module ranges

Why Apply

• Join a supportive and forward-thinking IT team driving digital innovation
• Make a tangible impact on public sector IT infrastructure and service delivery
• Receive a competitive salary and public sector pension with significant 23.7% employer contribution
• Hybrid work flexibility supporting work-life balance

If you are a Cisco specialist with a passion for delivering robust and secure network solutions and are looking to step into a senior leadership role, we would love to hear from you.