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Network Engineer

VIQU IT Recruitment
Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£45,000 – £56,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £56,000 pa

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
14 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

3rd line network support Out-of-hours support Weekend shift coverage
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Senior Network Engineer (Cisco / Palo Alto / SD-WAN) – 12 Month FTC

Glasgow – Hybrid (2 Days in Office on Average)
£56,000 + Benefits | No Sponsorship Available

VIQU have partnered with a globally recognised professional services organisation undergoing a major cloud transformation programme and large-scale infrastructure evolution. As part of this growth, they are hiring a Senior Network Engineer to support a highly secure, enterprise-scale environment across both BAU operations and critical project work.

This is a hands-on Network Engineer role focused on maintaining and improving a complex global network estate, while contributing to ongoing cloud and SD-WAN migration initiatives. You’ll join a collaborative infrastructure team responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and performance across the organisation’s core networking platforms.

The role will involve a mix of operational support, troubleshooting, major incident involvement, and project delivery within a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver 3rd line network support across global WAN and LAN environments
  • Support and troubleshoot Cisco networking infrastructure including Nexus 3K & 9K
  • Manage and maintain Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall technologies
  • Support Aruba wireless environments, controllers, and HPE access points
  • Assist with SD-WAN migration projects using HP EdgeConnect
  • Work closely with vendors and internal teams on root cause analysis and problem management
  • Support network security, VPN connectivity, QoS, routing protocols, and Layer 7 technologies
  • Participate in out-of-hours support and weekend shift coverage

Key requirements:

  • Strong enterprise networking experience within Cisco environments
  • Experience with Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls
  • Knowledge of Aruba wireless technologies and SD-WAN
  • Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPNs, MPLS, and QoS
  • Experience within highly regulated or process-driven environments
  • Comfortable supporting both legacy and modern infrastructure
  • Previous experience in professional services environments would be advantageous
  • CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent networking knowledge preferred
  • Exposure to Azure networking or cloud connectivity is beneficial

Shift Pattern:

  • Friday to Monday
  • 7am – 7pm shifts
  • Initial onboarding period Monday–Friday in the Glasgow office

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on . Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

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