Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer - W2 CONTRACTA skilled Network Engineer is required to support high-performance network initiatives within a fast-paced financial services environment. This urgent contract opportunity focuses on automation-first network infrastructure design across hybrid cloud, data centres, and low-latency environments.You'll join a highly capable team delivering strategic upgrades to core network services-leveraging automation, SDLC best practices, and infrastructure-as-code to drive scalable and secure architectures.Beyond day-to-day engineering, the role also includes:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams-Security, DevOps, and Infrastructure-to drive aligned, end-to-end network solutions
• Influencing design direction to support scalable, high-performance, and resilient architectures
• Enabling team growth through clear documentation, technical knowledge sharing, and peer mentorship

The requirements are as follows:

• CCNP-certified with strong hands-on experience across enterprise networking
• Deep expertise in BGP and routing design, ideally supported by CCDP or equivalent
• Proficiency with Cisco IOS-XR, Cisco NX-OS, and/or Arista EOS
• Experience with WAN/OTN networks, and knowledge of Juniper and/or Nokia platforms
• Familiarity with network automation using Python and Ansible (Day-1/Day-2 operations)
• Understanding of CI/CD, SDLC workflows, and secure-by-design principles
• Exposure to low-latency or trading networks is highly desirable
• Experience in service provider environments is advantageous

This is a high-impact role supporting a critical infrastructure uplift across a global estate-offering exposure to advanced network technologies and performance-driven design.