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Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Salary: £54,320 – £60,981 per annum
Location: London
Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Recruiting on behalf of: London NHS Trust

 

Overview:

Blue Pelican is working in partnership with a respected NHS Trust in London to recruit a Senior Network Engineer. This is a critical role for an experienced network professional to lead the Trust’s day-to-day IT network operations, infrastructure security, and project delivery.

You will manage LAN, WAN, WiFi, VMware environments, firewalls, and server infrastructure, ensuring high performance, resilience, and compliance across a large and complex healthcare setting.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Trust’s Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, WiFi, and VMware environments
  • Configure, monitor and maintain servers, network switches, firewalls, and desktop equipment
  • Provide technical expertise in network design, performance tuning, and capacity planning
  • Implement changes in collaboration with the Network Security Manager
  • Support and lead IT infrastructure projects across the Trust
  • Maintain and manage multiple firewall systems (Fortigate, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Sophos)
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity protocols and Trust IT security policies
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network-related incidents
  • Produce technical documentation and SLA reporting
  • Support and mentor desktop engineers and wider IT support teams

 

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Networking or related subject
  • Postgraduate IT qualifications
  • Cisco CCNA / HPE Networking certifications
  • Firewall Certifications in Fortigate, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, or Sophos

 

Desirable Certifications:

  • Cisco CyberOps Associate
  • CCNP
  • Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • PRINCE2
  • Cloud Certifications (AWS/Azure)

 

Essential Experience:

  • Proven experience in managing large-scale IT network infrastructure
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of core switching, BGP routing, VoIP, and QoS
  • Experience with VMware, backup systems, and cyber security tools
  • Comfortable leading technical projects and working with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence

 

Desirable:

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix, Windows Server, Active Directory
  • Experience with patch management and network monitoring systems
  • Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS)

 

Why Join?

This is a high-impact role within a supportive, diverse NHS Trust that invests in its people. You’ll be joining a team where your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining vital services that support patient care across London.

 

Interested?
Apply today to explore this opportunity further with Blue Pelican Consulting.