Senior Network Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£45,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2137 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,600, and Franklin Fitch is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2137 IT network professionals Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £36,500 Clears | £41,100 Clears | £45,600 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Senior Network Engineer | £50,000 - £57,000 + Company Bonus | Hybrid
Are you looking to work with a range of technologies?
Are you looking to develop and grow in a market-leading company?
Do you want to work in a company with excellent progression?
We are working with a leading defense corporation with a great foothold in the market. They are looking to appoint a Senior Network Engineer who will play a crucial role in providing end to end project delivery and escalated support.
You will also be given a great opportunity to develop your technical skills and grow in a dynamic, successful company.
Experience you will need:
- Working with the project team for solution implementation
- Experience providing Escalated Network Support
Specialism with the following:
- Cisco R&S - excellent knowledge of BGP and OSPF
- Meraki Wireless
- Next generation firewalls - Firepower, Palo Alto, or FortiGate
- Desirable - SD-WAN, SASE, or Zero Trust solutions
You will get:
- Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
- Professional training and development
- Flexible working pattern
- Personalised benefits package
Please apply now for immediate consideration!
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT network professionals (SOC 2137) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~39k in sample- Middle half £36,348–60,788
- Median £46,176
- Going rate £45,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Franklin Fitch holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2137 going rate of £45,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.