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.