13 of 13 Contract Cisco Jobs in the Midlands

engage with the architectural governance process (HLDs) to gain appropriate approvals, overseeing projects through delivery. Key responsibilities: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Overview of skills at a high level: Cisco ACI Data Centre Design Knowledge F5 LTM and WAF Design Knowledge F5 Distributed cloud Knowledge Cisco ISE Palo Alto Firewalls Palo Alto SASE Prisma Access LAN, WAN, WLAN … subnetting, VLANs, NAT, QoS). Deep understanding of protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VXLAN, and DNS/DHCP. Familiarity with SDN and SD-WAN architectures (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware NSX, Fortinet). Experience designing VPNs and secure remote access solutions. Strong understanding of wireless networking design and optimisation. Proficiency in load balancing, firewalls, and proxy … solutions.(e.g., F5, Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Cisco ASA) Security & Compliance Integration of security principles (Zero Trust, segmentation, NAC). Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and data protection standards (GDPR). Cloud & Virtualisation Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking services (Transit Gateway, VNet, VPC, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect). Understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud More ❯

IPv6, routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, NAT, QoS). Deep understanding of protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VXLAN, DNS/DHCP). Familiarity with SDN and SD-WAN architectures (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware NSX, Fortinet). Design and implementation experience with VPNs, remote access, load balancing, firewalls, proxies (F5, Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Cisco ASA). Strong knowledge of … PCI-DSS, GDPR. Cloud & Virtualisation: AWS, Azure, or GCP networking services; understanding of hybrid/multi-cloud; automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python). Monitoring & Management: Network management systems (SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center); performance monitoring, logging, incident response. Experience Requirements: 7 10+ years in network engineering, with 3 5 years in architecture/design roles. Proven experience in large-scale … workshops and influencing senior stakeholders. Vendor selection and cost optimisation experience. Educational & Certification Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Preferred certifications: Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, AWS/Azure network certifications, TOGAF, ITIL, CISSP, CCSP. Soft Skills & Attributes: Strategic and analytical thinker. Outstanding communicator able to translate technical More ❯

circuit. Lead the design and implementation of a network segmentation project in AWS, separating production and non-production environments. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across Cisco and Palo Alto on-premises environments, and Azure/AWS cloud platforms. Lead deployment and optimisation of SD-WAN and SASE/SSE technologies (e.g., Netskope, Zscaler, Cisco … security, and infrastructure teams for consistent, secure operations. Support incident response, root cause analysis, and ongoing improvements. Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience executing network refresh projects. Strong expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, HAProxy, and Azure networking. Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, firewall policies, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF). Proven track record with SD … Azure networking (VPC/VNet, transit gateways, peering, VPNs). Proficiency with monitoring and troubleshooting tools (NetFlow, Wireshark, CloudWatch, Grafana). Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills. Preferred Certifications: Cisco: CCNP, CCIE AWS: Advanced Networking, Solutions Architect Microsoft: Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert Palo Alto: PCNSA, PCNSE Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform). Experience in More ❯

troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Certifications: Splunk Core Certified User/ITSI Certified Administrator Dynatrace Associate Certification Cisco AppDynamics Associate Performance Analyst *Due to the nature fo the project, the successful candidate will have a valid SC Clearance prior to a start. More ❯

Knowledge of AWS server administration and features Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment An understanding of VMware products including vSphere, vRealize & related technologies An understanding of Cisco UCS & HPE infrastructure An understanding of virtualisation architectures and some experience supporting More ❯

Knowledge of AWS server administration and features Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment An understanding of VMware products including vSphere, vRealize & related technologies An understanding of Cisco UCS & HPE infrastructure An understanding of virtualisation architectures and some experience supporting More ❯

detail-oriented mindset. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Splunk Core Certified User/ITSI Certified Administrator Dynatrace Associate Certification Cisco AppDynamics Associate Performance Analyst Understanding of log and synthetic monitoring principles Able to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, to bring them along on a journey of More ❯

detail-oriented mindset. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Splunk Core Certified User/ITSI Certified Administrator Dynatrace Associate Certification Cisco AppDynamics Associate Performance Analyst Understanding of log and synthetic monitoring principles Able to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, to bring them along on a journey of More ❯

and multi-cloud networks and services. Develop automation tools and scripts for network management and operational processes (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Deploy network performance monitoring systems, including SolarWinds or Cisco DNA Center, to maintain system performance and uptime. Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, NAT, and QoS Proficient in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VXLAN, DNS … DHCP Familiar with SDN and SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware NSX, Fortinet) Experience with VPNs, remote access, load balancing, firewalls, proxy solutions (F5, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA) Skilled in wireless networking design, optimization, troubleshooting Understanding of security integration: Zero Trust, segmentation, NAC Familiar with frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR Track record ensuring compliance in network More ❯

a journey of change Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset. Desirable Certifications Splunk Core Certified User/ITSI Certified Administrator Dynatrace Associate Certification Cisco AppDynamics Associate Performance Analyst Understanding of log and synthetic monitoring principles More ❯

Document and recommend infrastructure enhancements, replacements, or upgrades. • Contribute to the development of disaster recovery strategies and high-availability infrastructure designs. Engage in business-critical projects including: • LAN refresh (Cisco) • Data Centre refresh and disaster recovery strategy • Elements of High-Performance Computing • Hosting/storage platform migration with help from third-party supplier • Integration of systems, domains, and networks … future phase) Essential Skills & Experience: • Proven experience configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting: • Servers • LAN/Wi-Fi infrastructure • CISCO network devices (switches/routers) • Storage solutions • Firewalls • Other critical infrastructure components • Strong project coordination experience, especially with third-party suppliers and vendors. • Advanced technical infrastructure expertise with a solid track record in issue resolution and system enhancements. • Ability to work More ❯

accurate technical documentation . Proactively look for improvement opportunities within processes and procedures. Skills, Experience, and Abilities Required: Technical Skills: Understanding of VMware vSphere and related technologies. Familiarity with Cisco UCS and HPE infrastructure . Experience using vRealize Operations Manager to monitor and administer virtualised environments. Appreciation for VMware management products such as vRealize Automation and vRealize Log Insight … Manager and vSAN technologies. Experience with Dell VxRail and virtualisation architectures. Understanding and practical application of IBM Storage Technologies (Block & File Storage systems) and Spectrum Scale . Experience with Cisco UCS & HP Blade infrastructure . Appreciation for backup software ( Commvault ), storage technologies (IBM, Block Storage, File Storage), and monitoring technologies ( SolarWinds, AppDynamics, Datadog ). Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS More ❯

ensuring that you are competent is scheduling yourself to attend incidents across the site. Become competent with back end/remote troubleshooting on VC systems across the estate. i.e.- Cisco/Microsoft Teams rooms. Working with teams to resolve faults found across VC Rooms/AV equipment. Liaising with the on-site teams across offices, to ensure good communication … with audio-visual related systems (3-5 years of AV support preferred) Experience with video conferencing, unified communications, and collaboration platforms Very good knowledge of VC systems (Logitech, Poly, Cisco, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc ) and use of AV bridges and interfaces Knowledge of IPTV systems AMX control Audio - Biamp Tesira server. Yamaha LS9-16 audio desk. Audio in includes … Biamp ceiling mics, AKG handhelds and lapels. Video - projectors, NEC displays, DGX video switch Cisco VC codec for hybrid/virtual events connected to Zoom Meeting Experience in a field related to providing face-to-face client technical systems support Experience in a field related to providing technical systems support Experience with supporting internal and external client relationships Vendor More ❯