About the role

  • Lead Network Engineer accountable for network solutions design and team management at KFC UK&I. Ensuring high-performing connectivity across 1,000+ restaurants and corporate environments.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the design, ownership, and continuous improvement of KFC UK&I’s network solutions.
  • Responsible for leading the network engineering team, mentoring two network engineers, and managing the delivery and lifecycle of network technology and services.
  • Owner of network architecture and design.
  • Responsible for evaluating emerging technologies, driving adoption of best practices.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers.
  • Oversee incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for complex network issues.
  • Responsible for enforcing network security baselines, compliance with internal policies.
  • Act as the primary technical authority with network service providers and hardware vendors.
  • Owner of network documentation, including diagrams, inventories, and change records.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Cisco CCNP or higher (or equivalent).
  • Cloud networking certification (e.g., Azure/AWS) highly desirable.
  • Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or SSCP) are advantageous.
  • Expert knowledge of BGP, static routing, route redistribution, VLANs, trunking, STP variants, LACP/EtherChannel.
  • Significant knowledge of cloud networking principles including the design and configuration of services (Azure/AWS).
  • Expert understanding of network protocols and infrastructure such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, 802.1x.
  • Substantial understanding and experience of policy & object configuration, IPS/IDS, web filtering, application control, etc.
  • Proven ability to implement, and maintain robust network security measures for infrastructure, users, and devices.
  • Keen eye for anomalies; precise documentation and follow-through.

Benefits

  • 🏠 Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London)
  • 💸 Up to 11% company pension contributions
  • 🌴 25 days’ holiday (plus bank hols)
  • 🧘 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you
  • 🎯 Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance
  • 🩺 Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching
  • 👶 Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options
  • 📚 Study support, income protection, life cover & more
  • 🍗 And yes — 25% off the chicken

Job title

Lead Network Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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