Senior Network Engineer Job at Plusnet (Birmingham)

Senior Network Engineer

Plusnet

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham ▼
Bristol
London
Manchester
Ipswich

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale network infrastructure. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic design and operational delivery, operational support, both on-prem and cloud-based environments. You will be responsible for architecting secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions that meet business and security requirements, while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Job Responsibility:

Design, configure, and maintain enterprise scale LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud networks (AWS/Azure)
Implement and manage network services including VPNs, VLANs, QoS, DNS, DHCP, ACI and Evpn and segmentation
Deploy and support enterprise-grade firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers
Collaborate with security teams to enforce access controls and ensure network compliance
Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, and optimize for reliability
Document network architecture, configurations, and failover strategies
Ensure alignment with IT policies, audit requirements, and industry best practices
Keep abreast of relevant technologies in the area -Reading, attending briefings and talks

Requirements:

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent experience (CCNA minimum)
Strong expertise in switching, routing, firewalling, wireless networks, and network security
Proven experience delivering complex network solutions within time, cost, and quality targets
Ability to dissect and resolve technical problems through structured analysis
Experience building effective partnerships across diverse teams and technologies
Awareness of industry trends and ability to align network strategy with broader business goals
Ability to provide – on call, as a service to the business as part of a team
5+ years of engineering experience in delivering Enterprise Scale Networking topology, design, build and support

Nice to have:

Experience with enterprise-scale on-prem virtualisation (VMware)
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, hybrid environments)
Familiarity with SD-WAN, network automation, and infrastructure-as-code
Knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or other enterprise networking platforms
Exposure to monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, NetFlow)
Strong documentation and diagramming skills (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart)
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related fields

What we offer:

10% on target bonus
BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate
Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
2 weeks carer’s leave
World-class training and development opportunities
Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Expiration:
March 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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