Cisco Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known company seeks a skilled Contract Network Engineer to provide 1st to 3rd line network support across various sites. The role involves troubleshooting, site surveys, and configuration of network devices, requiring travel approximately 3 days a week. Ideal candidates will have CCNA and CCNP certifications and hands-on experience with Cisco technologies.

Benefits

Fully compensated expenses (mileage, accommodation, meals)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network engineering focused on Cisco.
• Experience in a tiered support environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1st to 3rd line network support, including incident management.
• Conducting site surveys for network solutions.
• Configuring and implementing network devices.

Skills

Cisco technologies

Networking protocols

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Education

CCNA certification

CCNP certification

Tools

Cisco Meraki

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• Location: UK Based (with travel to various sites)
• Expenses: Fully compensated (mileage, accommodation, meals)

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Contract Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a variety of end-to-end networking projects within a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

As a Contract Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing 1st to 3rd line network support across various sites. This role is project-focused, requiring a hands-on approach to surveying, troubleshooting, and resolving network issues. The role requires 3 days a week of travel to various sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1st to 3rd line network support, including incident management and resolution.
• Conducting site surveys to assess network requirements and propose solutions.
• Implementing and configuring network devices, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Troubleshooting network issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborating with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
• Participating in project-related activities, including planning, implementation, and documentation.
• Occasional overnight stays may be required.
• Proven experience in network engineering, with a focus on Cisco technologies.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols).
• Hands-on experience with network device configuration and troubleshooting, including Cisco Meraki firewalls.
• CCNA certification is a must.
• Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to various sites (approximately 3 days per week).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CCNP certification.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• Previous experience in a tiered support environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known company and work on a variety of challenging networking projects. You will be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team, with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.

1 stage interview process - commencing May 26th