Senior Network Engineer

Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA.

Are you a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in Software-Defined Networking (SDN)? We’re looking for someone who can lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of next-generation network solutions across enterprise environments.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern, scalable network architectures using Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, and SD-Access technologies. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to support business-critical services and drive network transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and support Cisco ACI environments

Implement and optimise SD-WAN solutions across multi-site networks

Deliver and maintain Cisco SD-Access (DNA Center) deployments

Troubleshoot complex networking issues across LAN, WAN, and data centre environments

Contribute to architecture design, documentation, and best practices

Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams

Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives

Key Skills & Experience

Strong experience with Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, and SD-Access (SDN)

Deep understanding of enterprise networking (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN)

Experience with Cisco DNA Center and network automation tools

Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, AWS) is advantageous

Scripting/automation (Python, Ansible) is a plus

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network environments

Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) highly desirable