Network Design Engineer

Location: Frimley (Hybrid working: 2–3 days onsite)

Role Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Infrastructure Engineer / Network Designer is responsible for designing, building, and commissioning the core technical infrastructure to support client solutions. This role covers the end-to-end delivery of integrated technical solutions, from detailed low-level design (LLD) to hands-on physical installation and hardware configuration.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & LLD: Design technical infrastructure solutions and produce comprehensive technical documentation for inclusion in Low-Level Designs (LLD).
• Build & Integration: Oversee the build, commissioning, configuration, and acceptance testing of integrated technical solutions in alignment with project requirements.
• Hardware & Procurement Management: Manage and update the Bill of Materials (BoM) in line with approved change controls and updated technical specifications. Ensure physical delivery aligns with project schedules.
• Onsite Supervision: Supervise physical installation and commissioning activities, including directing external sub-contractors.
• Collaboration & Governance: Facilitate, lead, and participate in technical workshops and project meetings with key internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

• Campus Networking: Proven hands-on experience in designing, building, and configuring campus network environments using major vendor hardware (e.g., Dell, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Arista).
• Core Network Protocols & Security: Deep knowledge of IP networking, DNS, routing protocols, VPNs, and firewall configuration.
• Domain & Network Services: Demonstrated experience with enterprise network design and domain management technologies (Active Directory, DNS, NPS).
• Virtualization: Practical experience with virtualized servers and virtual networking technologies (e.g., VMware, Proxmox).
• Hardware & Rack Management: Direct experience managing physical hardware, rack builds, cabling, hardware installation, and physical troubleshooting.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze, critique, and adapt pre-existing designs and technical requirements.