Senior Network Engineer - Cisco, Firewalls, Security, Networks - Hybrid - London - Permanent Position

A large global organisation are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to support and assist with design, architecture, implementation, security and support of a multi-site network communication environment.

This will be a full time, permanent position.

The position will be worked on a Hybrid basis, 3 days on site in Central London.

Key Skills/Responsibilities:

• Three to five years of experience in the following areas:

-Networking, including LAN/WAN

-Firewalls (Cisco)

-Security and encryption technologies

-Load Balancing

• Manage and implement a range of network projects.
• Develop detailed requirements for upgrading existing production, corporate and non-production network devices.
• Participates in the planning and implementing upgrading existing production and corporate and non-production network devices.
• Complete network communications troubleshooting and provides in-depth technical assistance with operational problems.
• Support assigned projects, which include responsibility for planning, time, resource utilization and implementation of changes (in and out of core hours). Identifying risks relating to the project, escalating potential concerns, and helping to prevent further design updates and missed requirements. Including:

-Cross-team collaboration and engagement with different teams to obtain the necessary information to complete the project and overcome obstacles.

-Engagement with the change process and operations management.

-Supports Vendor management.

• Identify service improvement activities that would optimize the network's performance, efficiency, and capacity.
• Perform baseline checks on new hardware to ensure it complies with company standards and aligns with the current security posture.
• Holds a current CCNP certification or equivalent experience.