Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Bracknell

Salary: £52,000-£57,500 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Hybrid

About Us:

Akton Recruitment are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a local authority in Bracknell on a permanent basis. The network team look after all aspects of Network Architecture, Strategy, Design, Implementation, and support of the enterprise network environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support the enterprise network environment.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure network performance and reliability.
• Respond promptly to network faults and outages, with occasional short-notice site visits required.
• Perform out-of-hours work for network changes and maintenance to minimise service disruption.
• Provide clear and concise communication of technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Working Hours:

Flexible hours between 08:00-17:30, Monday to Friday, negotiated with the team on a daily basis. Hybrid working is available, with office visits planned around project activities and at least one day per week on-site.

Essential Requirements:

• Multiple years of experience in an Enterprise IT environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls; experience with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, hardware, software, and network security.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Broad knowledge of Next Generation firewall technology.
• Experience with LANs, WANs, VPNs, Firewalls, and Wireless networks.
• Network certifications to Cisco CCNP level or equivalent from other vendors.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco switches (VSS, VPC, EtherChannel) and firewalls, Cisco, FortiGate or Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Cisco Catalyst Wi-Fi Access points, Cisco ISE, Cisco SD-Access
  • Wi-Fi site surveying

Personal Attributes:

• Thoughtful, thorough, and conscientious.
• Self-starter with ownership and engagement in work.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proactive and able to work autonomously towards the Council's purpose.
• Critical thinker with initiative.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave (32 days after five years' service).
• Average salary pension scheme.
• Inclusive and social working environment.
• Flexible working opportunities, including a flexi-time scheme.
• Regular development opportunities through internal and external training.
• Great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
• Internal sports and social club opportunities.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• Interest-free loan for a rail season ticket.

Application Process:

If you are a dedicated and experienced Network Engineer looking to make a difference in a local authority setting, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role. We look forward to hearing from you!