2nd/3rd Line Network Engineer

Trust Systems Ltd; Chertsey, Enfield, Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Systems Ltd is seeking a 2nd/3rd Line Network Engineer for on-site work across Hayes, Chertsey, Enfield and Farnborough data centres. You will handle firewall and network support at escalated levels, and participate in deployment projects as part of a busy technical team.

The role requires CCNA or equivalent, strong firewall and switching skills, and the ability to work on-site full-time across multiple locations. A UK driving licence and own vehicle are beneficial for site mobility.

Qualifications

• CCNA or equivalent networking certification required.
• Experience with firewall administration and installation.
• Experience with firewall management and troubleshooting.
• Cisco switching management and troubleshooting experience.
• Configuration experience with remote access and site-to-site VPNs.
• Knowledge of zone-based firewalls (Juniper, SonicWall, Palo Alto) is advantageous.
• Experience with multiple switching platforms (Cisco/HP/Dell/3Com) is advantageous.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Network and firewall queries escalated from the service desk and hardware faults.
• Assist in onsite project installations and upgrades as required.
• Manage cases via the ticketing system (Service Now).
• Monitor networks using monitoring platforms (PRTG/Auvik).
• Be part of an on-call rota for 24x7 support.

Skills

CCNA

Firewall administration

Firewall troubleshooting

Cisco switching

VPN configuration

Site-to-site VPNs

Network design

Job description

JOB TITLE: 2nd / 3rd Line Network Engineer

LOCATION: Based between sites in Hayes, Chertsey, Enfield and Farnborough offices

Full time | Permanent | Fully Office-Based (5 days Onsite) | Monday to Friday

Full UK driving licence and own vehicle required

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

Trust Systems offer critical Digital, Network and Cloud solutions ensuring scalable infrastructure for their market leading clients. We pride ourselves on high customer satisfaction and offer a client facing service desk to ensure a smooth running of these solutions. Since 2006, we have created hardware and software solutions, recently the cloud-based solutions have been developed to optimise client’s efficiency and capability to grow.

Trust Systems offer a collaborative working environment where you are encouraged to think outside of the box when resolving issues. You will be fully supported in your role and will have access to relevant courses to broaden your skills.

We are currently seeking a Network Engineer to be based onsite at our customer’s data centres in either Hayes, Chertsey, Enfield or Farnborough.

The role will involve providing effective “2nd / 3rd line” firewall and network support, troubleshooting and management of the firewalls and networks that support the data centre operations. You will also be involved in deploying new equipment which may be as part of a rolling upgrade programme or providing project assistance for new buildings and campuses

Job Overview

• Network and firewall queries escalated from the service desk team such as hardware related faults, bandwidth monitoring, and general network troubleshooting
• In addition, the successful candidate will assist in some onsite project-based installation work. New equipment and systems as required.
• Managing cases via the ticketing system (Service Now)
• Monitoring via the network monitoring platform (PRTG/Auvik)
• Utilising skills and knowledge to assist customers with case resolution, monitoring case escalations
• The role is part of an on-call rota of Network Engineers to provide support to the 24x7x365 1st/2nd line service desk
• The role involves occasional evening, bank holidays and weekend work where necessary to fulfil the demands and requirements of the client, for example change activities

Key skills, experience and qualifications:

• Cisco CCNA or equivalent experience (required)
• Firewall administration and installation skills (desirable)
• Firewall management/troubleshooting (required)
• Cisco switching management/troubleshooting (required)
• Configuration experience with remote access and site to site VPN’s (desirable)
• Zone based firewall knowledge (Juniper, Sonicwall, Palo Alto) (advantageous)
• Experience with a range of switching platforms (Cisco, HP, Dell, 3Com) (advantageous)
• Network design and architecture experience (advantageous)

The ideal candidate:

You must have proven Network Support experience gained in a similar role and have completed relevant training such as a Cisco CCNA or equivalent course. Technically, you will also need to demonstrate an understanding of networking technologies including management and support of firewalls and switching.

You must also have first class skills in written and spoken English with excellent grammar, along with an organised approach and an ability to prioritise.

The role requires a full-time on-site presence across multiple sites (although there will be an agreed primary location).

Please Note: Due to security clearance restrictions applicants must be authorised to work and based in the UK for at least 5 years

The successful candidate will be rewarded with great training, a positive environment in which to work and a competitive package including: