Japanese speaking Network Engineer

People First (Recruitment) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Japanese speaking Network Engineer in London. You will design, build, and maintain enterprise networks, interact directly with clients, and troubleshoot existing networks. Required skills include hands-on experience with major network devices and proficiency in Japanese. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000.

Qualifications

• Mother tongue standard Japanese required.
• Hands-on experience as a network engineer with major network devices.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement enterprise networks.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of existing networks.
• Configuration and installation of network devices.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency

Hands-on experience with Cisco devices

Hands-on experience with Fortinet devices

Hands-on experience with Aruba devices

Excellent communication skills

Education

CCNP Certification

Tools

Cisco equipment

Fortinet equipment

Aruba equipment

Windows Server

VMware

Job description

Overview

Your New Salary: Around £40,000 - £50,000

Start: ASAP

Working hours: 09 00 (some irregular shifts; 2 3 days/week in-office)

Japanese speaking Network Engineer - What You'll be Doing

• This position places importance not only on technical skills but also on customer focus, communication ability, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Design, build, and implement enterprise networks (LAN/WAN/Wireless, etc.)
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance improvement of existing networks
• Configuration and installation of devices such as L2/L3 switches, routers, and firewalls
• Technical meetings, requirements definition, and proposals with clients and business partners

Japanese speaking Network Engineer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed

• Mother tongue standard Japanese
• Hands-on experience as a network engineer, with major network devices such as Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba
• Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP) Preferred
• Knowledge or experience integrating with Windows Server or virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware) Preferred
• Excellent communication skills for directly interacting with clients and understanding their needs

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