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Senior Network Engineer
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£45,600
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Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2137 (78% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,600, and Insight Global 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
Position: Network Engineer
Location: Hybrid in Watford – 4 days onsite per week
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Target: 60,000.0 - 75,000.0 GBP
Required Skills:
- Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Cisco ASA firewalls
- HPE network switches
- VMware vSphere – from networking perspective – connecting servers – troubleshooting
- Customer facing - personable, problem solver, represents customer well
- Any scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Nice to Have Skills:
- Watchguard Firebox firewalls – the least important
- Cloud – little bit of AWS – understanding of how it works just awareness
Job Description: As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and optimisation of customer network environments, with a strong focus on network security and high availability. You will work closely with international teams to support operations across Europe, with regular travel to our European headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, and WatchGuard technologies, and ideally have a strong understanding of networking in the lottery or gaming sector. Your role will be critical in ensuring our customers network infrastructure supports our operational demands, regulatory requirements, and security policies.
Compensation: 60,000.0 - 75,000.0 GBP. Exact compensation may vary based on several factor, including skills, experience and education.
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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. Insight Global 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.