Senior Network Engineer (Projects)

Senior Network Engineer Glasgow, UK - Hybrid £75,000 - 95,000 - Depending on experience & qualifications We are proud to be supporting a fast-growing technology company at the forefront of satellite and cloud infrastructure in their search for a Senior Network Engineer. Our client is building a next-generation network connecting satellites, ground stations, and cloud infrastructure. Operating across dynamic, intermittent links, their platform is designed to deliver data reliably into cloud-based workloads, a technically complex challenge requiring deep networking expertise. This role sits at the heart of their edge infrastructure, the servers and network devices deployed on-site at antenna locations to receive, demodulate, and transport satellite data to the cloud. It is a hands-on, high-ownership position spanning routing, overlay networking, edge systems, and cloud connectivity. Network Design & Architecture Design L3 network topology across satellite, ground, and cloud environments Overlay & Secure Networking Implement secure tunnel configurations (WireGuard / IPsec) Define and enforce SSH access policies, firewall rules, and least-privilege communication Support scalable rollout and configuration management across distributed sites Align networking behaviour with satellite scheduling and operational windows Improve observability, monitoring, and alerting across the stack Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong technical fundamentals and a genuine passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges. You'll be comfortable working across architecture, implementation, and troubleshooting, and you take strong ownership of everything you touch. Advanced-level experience with IP networking and routing Solid Linux networking skills, including VLANs, MTU, TCP/IP, and complex NAT AWS networking expertise: VPC, TGW, Cloud WAN, VPN, and edge or hybrid networking Strong grasp of overlay vs underlay networking principles Scripting or coding ability in Python Experience with hardware operations, rack installation, or cable management Broader cloud platform experience beyond AWS High ownership from day one, you'll design and ship, not just maintain Join a technically exceptional team building something with real-world impact APPLY VIA CLEANTECH TALENT This role is being managed exclusively by Cleantech Talent on behalf of our client. Please apply directly through LinkedIn or reach out to the Cleantech Talent team with your CV and a brief note on your interest and relevant experience.