About this role
Salary: £35,000 - 60,000 per year
Requirements: Extensive experience in network design and architecture within complex or regulated environmentsExpert knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and enterprise network designStrong experience with Palo Alto or equivalent firewalls and Zero Trust architectureProven experience defining WAN strategy, SD-WAN, and resilient network designDeep understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, NCSC, and IEC 62443Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholdersDegree-level qualification or equivalent with relevant industry certifications such as CCIE or CCNP Responsibilities: Set and maintain technical solution priorities across our network design portfolioProvide senior technical oversight and assurance by reviewing and approving HLDs and LLDs across LAN, WAN, WLAN, and security domainsDefine and evolve our network design standards, reference architectures, and best-practice guidanceEnsure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standardsLead senior stakeholder engagement, including technical workshops and governance boardsProvide technical escalation support and ensure design integrity through delivery phasesLead technical risk management, mentoring, and continuous improvement across our design function Technologies: CiscoSupportLANNetworkSecurityWLAN More:
We are Telent, and we deliver essential infrastructure services that help maintain, renew, and reimagine critical infrastructure. We offer a friendly, fun, respectful, safety-first environment where people are encouraged to grow and thrive. This is a full-time Principal Design Engineer (Networks) role based in Bridgwater, Somerset, with hybrid working: you will work from home at least 3-4 days per week, travel to our Bridgwater office at least 1-2 days per week, and occasionally attend our Warwick HQ. We are committed to an inclusive culture and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The role comes with a company car allowance, healthcare, 26 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to buy or sell days annually, a company pension scheme, family-friendly policies, occupational health support, a wellbeing portal, and discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through our reward scheme. We are guided by our values of being inclusive, taking responsibility, collaborating, and being customer-focused, and we invite you to help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
last updated 31 week of 2026