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Lead Network Engineer
Location:
Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to Leeds
Salary:
c.£85,000
Why Apply?
Are you an experienced network professional with a passion for infrastructure excellence, technical leadership, and automation? This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career as a Lead Network Engineer. With a presence across multiple international markets and a focus on cutting-edge technology, this is a full-time engineering role offering challenge, scale, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a global, cloud-first environment.
Lead Network Engineer Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support scalable and resilient network infrastructure
Ensure network availability, performance, and security across a global landscape
Lead technical decision-making and architecture reviews within the network domain
Automate operational tasks using tools like Ansible and scripting languages such as Python
Act as a senior escalation point for complex network issues and incidents
Collaborate closely with platform, infrastructure, and security teams to align network services
Review and improve monitoring, logging, and alerting across all environments
Define best practices and mentor other engineers, contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing
Lead Network Engineer Requirements
Deep understanding of enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)
Proven experience in network design, routing, switching, and load balancing
Strong knowledge of network security including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention
Experience in large-scale, cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI)
Proficient in automation and scripting (Ansible, Python, or similar)
Hands-on experience with metrics, monitoring tools, and alerting frameworks
Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset and problem-solving attitude
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and mentor technical teams
What's in it for me?
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Flexible, remote-first working approach with occasional travel
Private healthcare
Generous holiday allowance
Professional development and training support
An international team culture built on trust, inclusion, and continuous improvement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
