Senior Network Engineer – (Cisco, Meraki, SD-WAN, MPLS, LAN, WAN, Call Manager, Troubleshooting) – Permanent – Southampton

Location: Southampton (onsite 3 days per week) Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE Job Type: Permanent | Full-time Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a Senior Network Engineer to join a growing national organisation. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead projects, manage day-to-day operations, and provide technical expertise across a wide range of platforms including Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Voice, Meraki SD-WAN, MPLS, LAN/WAN.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders, vendors, and service providers, ensuring network performance, stability, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the delivery of network infrastructure projects aligned with business strategy.

* Manage and troubleshoot day-to-day network operations (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS).

* Support Cisco Voice Platforms, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki SD-WAN/SASE solutions.

* Maintain strong relationships with service providers, MSPs, and internal stakeholders.

* Evaluate telecoms/network technologies to identify cost savings and improvements.

* Produce clear network documentation and contribute to service improvement plans.

About You

* Strong background in network engineering with proven routing & switching experience.

* Expertise in Cisco Voice, Cisco Call Manager, and Meraki (or similar wireless such as Aruba).

* Hands-on knowledge of SD-WAN installation, support, and optimisation.

* Experience working with MPLS in commercial environments.

* Excellent troubleshooting skills and problem-solving ability.

* Comfortable managing vendors, service delivery, and stakeholder expectations.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE.

* Structured induction and ongoing training to support career development.

* Enhanced family leave and life assurance.

* Bupa healthcare cash plan (covering you and your family).

* Pension scheme.

* 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).

Apply Now

If you’re a proactive network professional with the skills and experience listed above, apply today for immediate consideration