SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: London, United Kingdom
Contract: 6 Months
Day Rate: £550 per day
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Due to the continued success of the business and expansion of their team, an industry-leading and world-renowned IT Service Provider is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their team in London.
The business has over 10 million users nationally, including Central Government, leading Internet Providers, and highly Critical Network Infrastructures. Meaning you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the best Networking Professionals in the country on the latest tech on the market.
Due to the service they provide, you must be a UK resident and eligible to pass DBS clearance if necessary.
Senior Network Engineer Roles & Responsibilities
The business will support you with onboarding onto the team and involving you with the projects that you will play a crucial part in. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Design and create States of Work.
- Design and implement Juniper Networks.
- Write and create scripts for automation of the Network.
- Work collaboratively with the senior members of the team and, and work closely with vendors.
- Collaborate with appropriate teams when necessary to gather requirements.
- Configuring and making changes to the Network.
- Replace the existing switches with new switches.
Senior Network Engineer’s Skills & Experience
The business will support you to work how is best for you and offers support with learning any new technology you need to be successful in your role. The business does ask that you have:
- Strong experience of designing and implementing Cisco or Juniper Networks.
- Be experienced in Scripting with Python and Bash.
- Experienced working with DNS Servers.
- Knowledge of ISP networks and Systems.
- Experience working with Linux would beneficial but is not essential.
- Are able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER roles across Dynamic Search Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,600 - £28,600 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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