Network Operations Engineer x2 - Manchester

£35 - 37,000 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 solutionsSkills & 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 processesSecurity 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