Head of Network Design & Engineering - #1711734

We are going through an exciting period of growth at MNB Networks, and as a result looking for a new recruit to join us on the journey who will lead all technical aspects of network design and engineering within the business.

Our customers are wide and varied, ranging from local businesses, to large scale enterprise and service provider networks in different verticals such as logistics, financial services, construction, retail, cloud service providers, MSP, public sector and several other industries.

Quite simply put, our customers trust us because we deliver high quality consulting services across all areas of network technology and we are able to deliver the latest solutions from multiple vendors.

Company Description

MNB Networks Ltd. is a consulting service provider in the IT networking technology space, focusing on service providers, VARs, managed services, and enterprises. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, we operate globally to help customers achieve their business objectives.

With a combined 100+ years of industry experience in IT networking spread across our management team, we aim to build strategic relationships with our clients and offer services including strategy & roadmaps, high & low level design, SDN consultancy, network architect as a service, and more.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role as the Head of Network Design & Engineering at MNB Networks Ltd. The role involves overseeing the design and engineering of network solutions and collaborating as a trusted partner with internal and external network teams.

While the role is based in Edinburgh, some remote work is acceptable and we would consider exceptional candidates in other areas of Scotland, North East of England i.e., Newcastle, Yorkshire, or Manchester.

Qualifications & Experience Summary

A full job specification will be shared with candidates who pass the initial screening process, where the below points show the main requirements.

• CCIE certification preferred.


• CCNP / CCDP with 15+ years plus skills considered.


• Significant High and Low Level Design experience.


• Proven leadership of highly skilled network teams.


• Minimum 10 years experience in Network Design.


• Minimum 5 years Network Engineering.


• In depth BGP / MP-BGP.


• In depth IGP (OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS).


• Modern and traditional DC networking.


• MPLS L2 and L3VPN deaign preferred.


• WAN, LAN and SD-WAN enterprise networks.


• Wi-Fi design and implementation experience.


• Network security platforms.


• Cloud Service Provider (CSP) networking.

Please Note: This role is open to candidates who are located in the UK, preferably in Scotland or North of England as far south as Manchester.

Applications outside these geographical areas will not be accepted and there is no relocation or visa sponsorship available.