Senior Network Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Network Engineer: Leading the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale network infrastructure with an accent on secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions. Focus on architecting hybrid cloud networks, enforcing access controls, and optimizing network performance for reliability.

Location: Onsite in Birmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester or Ipswich, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is the world’s first telco and one of the UK’s biggest infrastructure companies, focused on digital infrastructure projects, 5G, and reimagining customer experience with AI and technology.

What you will do

• 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.
• Deploy and support enterprise-grade firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers.
• Collaborate with security teams, 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering experience in delivering Enterprise Scale Networking topology, design, build and support.
• 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.
• Ability to provide on-call support as part of a team.

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.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on target bonus and BT Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave (18 weeks full pay) and women’s health support.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• World-class training and development opportunities and option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, with flexible working arrangements considered.