Network Operations Engineer x3 - Manchester
£50-55,000 per annum + permanent benefits + on-call allowance
Eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Operations Engineer to join a high-performing Network Operations Centre (NOC) supporting a broad portfolio of private and public-sector clients. You’ll work across complex, multi-technology environments, helping to deliver stable, secure, and high-performing network solutions throughout their full lifecycle.
What You’ll Be Doing
*As a Network Operations Engineer within our NOC, you will play a key role in delivering advanced support across enterprise networks while working with cutting-edge technologies such as SD-WAN, Wireless LAN, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.
*Your responsibilities will include:
*Leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex Level 3 network incidents
*Owning and implementing network changes and service requests across diverse technical landscapes
*Providing deep technical expertise on advanced network issues, ensuring stability and security
*Building your expertise through access to training, certifications, and hands-on exposure to next-generation networking solutions
Skills & Experience We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a confident and skilled network professional who brings:
*Extensive enterprise networking experience with relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto certifications)
*Strong hands-on experience with firewalls including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and Cisco Firepower
*Solid knowledge of SD-WAN technologies and familiarity with SASE frameworks, including Fortinet SASE and other leading solutions
*Expertise across key networking areas:
*LAN/WAN
*MPLS
*VPN
*VLAN configuration
*Network segmentation
*QoS
*Advanced routing and switching
*Knowledge of network security principles, load balancing, and cloud networking integration
*Good working knowledge of ITIL processes
Security Clearance Requirements
To join us in this role, you must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
This requires:
*We can accept British Nationals/Dual Nationality/ILR Visa/EU Settlement status but need continuous residence in the UK for the past 5 years, and no longer than 28 consecutive days spent outside of the UK during this time.