Consulting Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of technology solutions in Aberdeen City seeks a Network Engineer to deliver critical infrastructure projects. Candidates must have extensive experience in network design and troubleshooting, with CCNP certification preferred. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to lead projects, and knowledge of network security. A comprehensive benefits package and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Personalized career development

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to private health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in network physical design and build.
• Extensive experience in consulting or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of network security and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from design through to implementation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose network issues.
• Mentor team members and provide expert-level support.

Skills

Communication skills

Project Engineering

Troubleshooting enterprise networks

Network security principles

Knowledge of routing protocols

Education

CCNP Certification

Tools

Cisco ISR Routers

Cisco Switching

Cisco Data Centre Switching

Azure

AWS

Job description

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My client isa leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within clients. They use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. They have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with clients to help in achieving their goals.

About the role:

• Delivery of extensive critical national infrastructure utilising market leading tools to future proof security and availability needs
• Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to lead projects from design through to implementation and take ownership of problems to ensure the necessary steps are taken to diagnose and troubleshoot issues
• Project Engineering, including but not limited to Low Level Design activity, implementation services and consultancy services
• Provide expert level support to all clients and act as an internal point of escalation for all support related incidents where required
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis of all network and security related incidents
• Mentoring other members of the team

Requirements:

• Experience of physical design input and build of networks including OT connectivity
• Extensive experience in a similar role or field based / consulting role
• CCNP, Routing, Switching & Security with Data Centre experience in Nexus
• Strong understanding of network security principles and associated technologies
• Experience of troubleshooting complex enterprise networks and associated technologies
• Knowledge of Wide Area Networking technologies and associated routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP is essential to this role
• Experience of administering and troubleshooting the following technologies and platforms is essential
• Cisco ISR and ASR Routers (2900/4000/1000ASR)
• Cisco Hyperflex and UCSx
• Cisco Switching (3850/3650/2960X/4500X) and associated technologies such as VTP, STP, VSS
• Cisco Data Centre Switching (Nexus 5K/7K/9K) and associated technology such as VPC and VDC
• IPSec VPN Configuration and Administration
• Cisco SD-WAN o Cisco DNAC and Prime
• Cisco Wireless - WLC's (C9800 series)
• Azure and AWS cloud environments
• Security Clearance is desirable
• Offshore certification is desirable
• Experience of administering and troubleshooting the following is desirable
• Cisco Meraki Wireless, Security and Switching technologies
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Cisco ACI - Application Centric Infrastructure HP and Aruba Platforms

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.

In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more.....

Please apply now for an immediate interview.