Data Centre Network Engineer | Cisco/Firewalls & WAN

Clear Destination Inc.; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Private pension scheme

Profit related bonus

Healthcare Private Medical Scheme

Life assurance from day one

Buy more holiday scheme

Birthday day off

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. seeks an on-site Network Engineer to support Data Centre modernisation and BAU activities across the network infrastructure. You will install and configure Cisco Catalyst switches, ASA firewalls and Check Point devices, and document changes for future reference.

You will troubleshoot moves, new installs, and ongoing network operations, ensuring routing protocols are understood and applied. A CCNP is preferred, with demonstrated data centre experience.

Qualifications

• Cisco CCNP minimum.
• Past experience as a Network Engineer with data centre moves/installations.
• Experience in high- and low-level design documentation.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
• VXLAN experience is a plus.
• Experience deploying Cisco hardware (Catalyst/Nexus) in enterprise environments.
• Experience deploying Cisco ASA and Check Point firewalls.

Responsibilities

• On-site project support for Data Centre modernisation and BAU network tasks.
• Install and configure hardware (Cisco Catalyst, ASA, Check Point) in new racks and reconfigure existing gear.
• Resolve network issues from moves/new installs; document fixes and configurations.
• Consider routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) during changes; provide diagrams as needed.
• Oversee DMZ/Internet link installations and align with server team requirements.
• Patch/cable data centre infrastructure; maintain tidy cabling and share documentation.
• Provide day-to-day IT infrastructure support and guidance; liaison with third parties.

Skills

Cisco networking

LAN/WAN

VPN

Data Centre moves

Network security

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ASA

Check Point Firewall

Job description

Clear Destination Inc. seeks an on-site Network Engineer to support Data Centre modernisation and BAU activities across the network infrastructure. You will install and configure Cisco Catalyst switches, ASA firewalls and Check Point devices, and document changes for future reference.

You will troubleshoot moves, new installs, and ongoing network operations, ensuring routing protocols are understood and applied. A CCNP is preferred, with demonstrated data centre experience.