IT Engineer - Networking

SHI International Corp.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SHI UK is seeking a highly skilled network engineer to join a US-based team and help scale operations. You will work on maintenance, upgrades, and implementing security configurations across the converged network infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years of experience with Cisco, firewall, and wireless technologies, plus strong communication skills. This is a hybrid/remote role with travel to SHI UK sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience implementing data and converged network infrastructure (802.1x, vPC, VXLAN, STP/OSPF/BGP, LAN/WAN/Wireless).
• In‑depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS, PANOS, STP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, ACLs.
• Experience with Datacenter virtualization and cloud networking (Azure or AWS).
• Experience with Cisco and similar VOIP telephony infrastructure; 802.11 wireless knowledge.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs and patches.
• Maintain network standards, policies, and best practices for reliability and security.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement innovative network solutions.
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues to maximize uptime.
• Use network tools for administration, maintenance, automation, and reporting.
• Provide onsite support for network project implementations and changes.

Skills

CCNA

CCNP

NSE4-6

PCNSE

Network troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Tools

Cisco IOS

NXOS

PANOS

F5 Load Balancers

VPNs

Palo Alto Firewalls

Web Application Firewalls

VXLAN

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated network engineer to help with operations, mature our processes, and drive our efforts to scale the company’s needs. This engineer will work with a US-based network team and will report to the Sr. Manager Enterprise Network Services. This position will report locally out of any of the SHI UK locations.

Role Description

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
• Maintain network standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency, reliability, and security across the organization.
• Collaborate with the cross‑functional teams to identify and implement innovative network technologies and solutions that drive operational efficiency and business value.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize and ensure maximum uptime.
• Use network tools for administration, maintenance, automation, and visualization reporting.
• Provide support services to customers for specific IT related issues.
• Adhere to service management processes and procedures to meet customer service level agreements and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Configure network equipment and execute changes while following standard operating procedures and change/release management policies.
• Monitor specific IT services for availability and performance.
• Support root‑cause analysis of network outages or incident trends.
• Provide onsite support for network project implementations, LAN/WAN link connectivity, turn‑ups, testing, etc.
• You should possess a good analytical skillset with demonstrated troubleshooting ability.

Qualifications

• Technical Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, NSE4-6, PCNSE, etc. are highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working with the implementation of data and converged network infrastructure, including most of the following: 802.1x, vPC, VXLAN, STP/OSPF/BGP, LAN/WAN/Wireless protocols, Network Management tools, F5 Load Balancers, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Palo Alto Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, and other network related technologies.
• In‑depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS, PANOS, STP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, access‑lists.
• Experience with Datacenter virtualization technologies.
• Experience with cloud (Azure or AWS) network/infrastructure technologies.
• Experience with Cisco and similar VOIP telephony infrastructure.
• Possess a thorough understanding of 802.11 wireless principles.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot end‑user device connectivity at a firewall level.
• Knowledge of 802.1X and SAML/SSO implementation strategies.
• You should possess excellent communication and client service skills, both written and oral.

Other Requirements

• After hours or weekend work for service impacting changes or problems.
• On call for networking emergencies.
• This position will be working a hybrid/remote schedule with short‑distance travel required to site offices.
• This position is flexible and will report locally out of any of the SHI UK locations.

The estimated annual pay range for this position is £60,000–£90,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual.

SHI UK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status