Network Engineering Lead - Cisco

Network Engineering Lead - Cisco Epsom, Surrey (Hybrid) Up to £69,000 per annum (plus benefits) On behalf of a valued client, I am seeking an experienced and dynamic Network Engineering Lead with a strong background in Cisco technologies to lead their growing team. You will be responsible for managing a team of 6 skilled engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of their network infrastructure. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the security, stability, and scalability of our Cisco-based networks. The organisation operates a hybrid working policy; therefore, you must be committed to being office based up to 3 days per week and within commutable distance of their Epsom offices. Responsibilities: * Lead and mentor a team of 6 network engineers, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and long-term network strategy. * Oversee the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco-based network solutions, including Switches, Routers, and Firewalls. * Collaborate with senior IT leaders and other departments to align network operations with business goals. * Ensure the highest levels of network security and uptime, adhering to industry best practices. * Develop and maintain network documentation, including architecture diagrams, policies, and procedures. * Participate in network planning, capacity management, and optimization efforts. * Coordinate network upgrades, patching, and system improvements. Experience/Skills required: * Proven experience in managing and leading a network engineering team. * Strong expertise in Cisco technologies (routing, switching, security). * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure. * Solid understanding of network protocols, design, and architecture. * Relevant Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher) are highly desirable. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate across departments. * Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid network environments is desirable but not essential * Familiarity with infrastructure technologies such as virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and storage solutions is desirable but not essential