Data Center Network Engineer - Cisco, Firewalls & DMZ

NEW LOOK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Private pension

Bonus scheme

Healthcare Private Medical Scheme

Virtual GP

Life assurance from day one

Extra leave buy more holiday

Birthday day off

Parental leave

Cycle2Work scheme

Retail Trust partnership

Job summary

NEW LOOK is seeking an on-site Network Engineer to support Data Centre modernisation projects and BAU operations. You will install and configure Cisco Catalyst switches, ASA firewalls, and Checkpoint devices, and ensure routing protocols (OSPF/EIGRP/BGP) are correctly applied.

You will contribute to DMZ and Internet link work, document configurations, and provide high/low level diagrams. Strong CCNP and Data Centre experience are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• CCNP is required
• Proven experience with Data Centre moves and installs
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• VXLAN knowledge is a plus
• Experience deploying Cisco Catalyst/Nexus and firewall appliances (ASA/Checkpoint)
• Experience with wireless devices and network monitoring/tools

Responsibilities

• Support Data Centre modernisation projects and BAU network tasks
• Install and configure hardware in racks (Cisco switches, ASA/Checkpoint firewalls)
• Configure and reconfigure devices and document changes
• Assist in DMZ and Internet link design, config and installation
• Maintain documentation and high/low level diagrams
• Troubleshoot network issues from moves/ installs; ensure routing protocols remain correct

Skills

CCNP

Data centre moves

Networking protocols

VXLAN

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ASA

Checkpoint firewall

Wireless devices

Cisco ISE

Network design docs

Tools

Centre documentation

Job description

NEW LOOK is seeking an on-site Network Engineer to support Data Centre modernisation projects and BAU operations. You will install and configure Cisco Catalyst switches, ASA firewalls, and Checkpoint devices, and ensure routing protocols (OSPF/EIGRP/BGP) are correctly applied.

You will contribute to DMZ and Internet link work, document configurations, and provide high/low level diagrams. Strong CCNP and Data Centre experience are required to succeed in this role.