Senior Network Engineer

Ref No. 25203
Wales - Cardiff
Posted 3 Nov 2025

Overview

Salary: £51-56k & good benefits package

Employment: Permanent

Job description

Senior Network Engineer 
Location: Cardiff 2-3 days p/week onsite (hybrid role) 
Salary: £51-56k + annual cost-of-living increase + standby allowance
Contract: Permanent
 


The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Technical Analyst to join a growing IT team, managing and developing a wide range of network technologies across multiple vendors – including Cisco, Palo Alto, ZScaler, Vodafone, and Microsoft.

You’ll work on a mix of project delivery and day-to-day support, playing a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performing network solutions. It’s a hands-on role, but with the added responsibility of leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and helping shape the future of the network infrastructure.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting, maintaining, and optimising network infrastructure across multiple platforms

  • Leading and delivering network projects end-to-end

  • Developing automation scripts to improve efficiency and consistency

  • Monitoring and resolving network incidents to ensure minimal disruption

  • Working closely with architects and security teams to strengthen the network

  • Managing vendor relationships and collaborating with internal stakeholders

  • Maintaining up-to-date documentation and following ITIL-based processes

  • Participating in a 24/7 support rota


Tech Stack You’ll Work With

  • LAN / WAN / SD-WAN

  • Wireless networks

  • Cisco routing, switching and security solutions

  • Palo Alto firewalls

  • ZScaler Cloud Services

  • Microsoft Azure

  • AAA technologies

  • Network monitoring (SNMP, SolarWinds)

  • Automation (Ansible / DevOps tools)


What You’ll Bring

  • Cisco CCNP (or equivalent) certification

  • Strong background in enterprise networking and cloud infrastructure

  • 3rd line support experience within a large-scale IT environment

  • Excellent problem-solving and relationship management skills

  • Proven experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN, ZScaler, and automation tools

  • A solid understanding of ITIL practices

  • Calm under pressure and confident managing critical incidents or tight project deadlines


This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, leading by example, and working with the latest network technologies in a fast-moving environment.

If you’re looking to take that next step in your networking career, please apply now.for more details, thanks! 

Your consultant

Phil Dancey

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Get in touch:

phil.dancey@intapeople.com