Senior Network Engineer

Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance their Aberdeen-based team. This role involves designing and implementing robust network solutions to support both onshore and offshore operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco technologies, including routing, switching, and security protocols. You will be responsible for maintaining network integrity while ensuring compliance with security standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your skills will directly contribute to the success of critical operations in the Oil and Gas sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise-scale network environments with strong Cisco background.
• 3-5 years in a technically responsible position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable network solutions for onshore and offshore operations.
• Maintain Cisco routing and switching for high availability and performance.

Skills

Cisco Routing and Switching

Network Security

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Cloud Networking

WAN Technologies

Palo Alto Firewalls

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

ITIL v4 Foundation Certification

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Tools

Cisco ISR and ASR Routers

Cisco Meraki

SolarWinds Monitoring

Riverbed WAN Acceleration

Job description

SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

Our Client, Aberdeen based Operator is seeking an experienced Senior network engineer to join their Aberdeen based team. This is an initial Full time 12-month PAYE contract role.

Scope/Overall Purpose of Job

Experience in enterprise-scale network environments, with a strong hands-on background in Cisco routing and switching. The role requires expertise in designing, implementing and managing complex on-prem and public cloud network infrastructure to support the client's onshore and offshore operations.

Fully understanding the risk and reward of failing fast and implementing fit-for-purpose or 'minimum viable product' where appropriate is important, while ensuring security, integrity and availability is maintained.

Key Job Responsibilities

Design and deploy scalable and secure network solutions to support client's business operations onshore and offshore.

Configure and maintain Cisco routing and switching infrastructure to ensure high availability, resilience and performance.

Configure and maintain Meraki wireless networks to ensure seamless connectivity onshore and offshore.

Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls and Global Protect VPN to ensure the highest levels of network security, access control, and advanced threat prevention.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills for diagnosing and resolving complex network issues.

Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, documentation, and ensure adherence to security best practices and industry compliance standards.

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and avoidance, and service improvement.

Key Experience Required

Proven experience in a similar role, with exposure to upstream Oil and Gas industry beneficial.

Wide Area Networking WAN technologies and associated routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.

VRF and VLAN

Demonstrable experience in network administration, analysis, and engineering in a medium to large enterprise environment.

Cisco ISR and ASR Routers (2900/4000/1000ASR)

Cisco Switching (3850/3650/2960X/4500X/6880/9K) and associated technologies such as VTP, STP, VSS

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Wireless Technologies including Meraki and Cisco Controller Based solutions

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), TACACS and 802.1X

Advanced knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls, including policy configurations, VPNs, and Global Protect.

Riverbed WAN acceleration products

SolarWinds Monitoring, NetFlow, Syslog, SIEM logging

QoS

Cisco CUCM - Call Manager

CUBE routers and SIP. Teams Telephony

Exposure to Azure Networking - vNet's, Peering/Routing, NSGs, ExpressRoute, overlay networks, etc.

Key Qualifications, Competencies Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Exceptionally, experience may be acceptable in lieu of formal qualifications, in such cases, the candidate must have significant experience in the discipline area, including at least 3-5 years in a relevant technically responsible position.

Agility - excellent prioritisation skills, enjoys complexity and high levels of demand.

Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP R&S) or equivalent level of experience.

PCNSE or advanced level experience of Palo Alto Firewalls.

ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred.