Network Engineer

Network Engineer

+6 months+

+SC cleared - sole British nationals only due to nature of the project

+Hybrid - 1 day on site in Sevenoaks

+ 425 - 460 a day

+Inside IR35

Skills:

+Cisco

+Aruba

+LAN / WAN

+SC clearance

This Network Engineering role focusses on implementation of Network services and will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, and Security infrastructures, with a key focus on Cisco and Aruba.

Expectation is the successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment working as part of a team delivering project engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Maintain data network hardware and systems.
• Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues.
• Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors.
• Assess and upgrade legacy network components as needed.

Technical Support and Leadership:

• Provide technical support for both internal and external customers.
• Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions.
• Lead network problem escalation and resolution.

Network Installation and Configuration:

• Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks.
• Deploy network applications on servers and voice equipment.
• Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution.
• Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Security appliances.

Documentation and Communication:

• Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status.
• Draft proposal documentation to address customer requirements.

Mandatory Skills:

• Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP level.
• Aruba LAN skills equivalent to Aruba ACP level.
• Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex campus environment.
• Demonstrable experience working with Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP.
• Experience in configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers.
• Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment.

Required:

• Experience in data networking with both Cisco and Aruba infrastructures.
• Proven experience troubleshooting LAN / WAN / FW systems and technical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of modern network systems, networking principles, and data or video communication.
• Currently possess SC clearance (Mandatory).

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.