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Senior Platform Network Engineer

Node4Stafford, England, United Kingdom

25 days ago

Job type

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Job description

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About The Role

As a Senior Platform Network Engineer, you will operate as a senior member of the Network Infrastructure team with ownership of delivering and maintaining our service provider platform, including core MPLS infrastructure, data centre networking, enterprise routing, and secure multi-tenant services.

This is a deeply technical, delivery-focused role, where you will work closely with peers to plan, implement, and support infrastructure projects and BAU changes across our core and edge network. You will be trusted to act as a mentor, escalation point, and technical lead within the team. You’ll also represent the team in change control and technical governance processes and help ensure our platform evolves securely and reliably.

What will you bring?

Technical Experience

Good experience in a hands-on network engineering role within a service provider or enterprise environment.
Deep knowledge of MPLS, BGP, OSPF, Segment Routing (MPLS-SR), and EVPN in a multi-site network.
Experience working with core and edge infrastructure across data centres and PoPs.
Hands-on experience with Juniper (MX, EX, SRX), Cisco, and Fortinet platforms.
Comfortable with firewalls, SD-WAN (especially Fortinet), and multi-tenant network security.
Exposure to automation tooling and scripting (Ansible, Python) beneficial.

Certifications (or demonstrable technical capability equivalent to certification level)

Juniper JNCIS / JNCIP / JNCIE

Cisco CCNP / CCIE

Fortinet NSE 4-5

Soft Skills & Attributes

Strong communication skills – written and verbal, across technical and non-technical audiences.

Confident in taking ownership and making decisions in high-pressure environments.

Highly organised with good time management and prioritisation skills.

Methodical, analytical and customer-focused approach to problem solving.

Comfortable working in structured change-controlled environments (ITIL-aligned).

Enthusiastic about developing your own skills and supporting the growth of others

What can we offer you?

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

25 days holidays plus your birthday off

Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance x 4

A diverse workforce

Employee investment with Node4 training Academy

Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.

Discounted Gym Membership

Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas

Company Social events

Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit

Why join Node4?

Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.

Node4 is the place to be if you are passionate about technology and providing exceptional service while developing your career within a welcoming and evolving company.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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