Senior Network Engineer – Collaboration Services

Company: Sopra Steria
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Location: Farnborough
Job Description:

Overview

Senior Network Engineer to design, build, deploy and support enterprise Cisco-based networks in a high-security Defence context. You will work in a cross-functional team to meet rapid operational needs and strategic projects, driving reliability and innovation. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge networking and DevOps practices within a DV-cleared environment. You will shape network solutions and governance while collaborating with customers and partners to deliver secure, resilient systems.

Pay / Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Competitive salary up to 55,000

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, deploy and support enterprise networks
  • Respond to operational requirements for rapid defence activities
  • Support strategic projects to meet objectives
  • Proactive monitoring and maintenance of production systems
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners and teams
  • Work within a team to deliver against SLA’s and XLA’s
  • Lead or support investigations into complex service problems and implement solutions
  • Provide team support and promote continuous improvement
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and service improvement
  • Handle and resolve support tickets
  • Contribute to DevOps and automation with Ansible and Terraform
  • Ensure governance and security standards are adhered to by the team

Key requirements

  • Experience with Cisco products and willingness to obtain certification
  • Experience in ITIL environment
  • Hands-on Cisco solutions (Routers, Switches, Firewalls & Wireless APs)
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, ACLs and related networking technologies
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem solving and investigative mindset
  • Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls & Wireless APs
  • TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, ACLs
  • Ansible

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Posted: November 1st, 2026