IP Network Engineer

First Point Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is looking for an experienced IP Network Engineer to support network deployment activities within a customer-facing enterprise environment. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with enterprise routing and switching technologies and exposure to VMware NSX.

This role necessitates full-time onsite presence during the initial phase, transitioning to a hybrid model post-deployment, with 2–3 days onsite in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network deployment and implementation roles.
• Strong expertise in enterprise routing and switching technologies.
• Proven experience with Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure solutions.
• Perform implementation and migration activities across routing and switching environments.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver network deployment projects within agreed timelines.

Skills

Network deployment and implementation

Routing and switching technologies

Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms

VMware NSX and Distributed Firewall

DNS and SD-WAN concepts

Job description

Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract with potential extensions

Start Date: ASAP

Working Arrangement

This position requires full-time onsite presence during the initial deployment and implementation phase (duration to be confirmed). Following deployment, the role will transition to a hybrid model, with 2–3 days per week onsite in London.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced IP Network Engineer to support network deployment activities within a customer-facing enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with routing, switching, and network infrastructure implementation, along with exposure to VMware NSX security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure solutions.
• Perform implementation and migration activities across routing and switching environments.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver network deployment projects within agreed timelines.
• Troubleshoot network-related issues and provide effective resolutions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and deployment records.
• Operate independently within customer environments while ensuring high-quality delivery standards.

Required Technical Skills

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in network deployment and implementation roles.
• Strong expertise in enterprise routing and switching technologies.
• Proven experience with Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus platforms.
• Practical implementation experience with VMware NSX and Distributed Firewall solutions (approximately 1–2 years).
• Good understanding of DNS and SD‑WAN concepts.

Candidate Profile

• Background focused primarily on network deployment and implementation projects.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously within onsite customer environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within large-scale enterprise or global network environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based service management and operational frameworks.
• Relevant Cisco and/or VMware certifications would be advantageous.