L3 Network Engineer

Telefonica Tech; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider is seeking an experienced L3 Network Engineer based in Birmingham, UK. You will manage and maintain network infrastructure and support security systems. The role requires expertise in enterprise networks, particularly with Cisco and Fortinet technologies. Candidates must hold a CCNP certification and have strong troubleshooting skills. The position offers the opportunity to work both remotely and onsite, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN management.
• Proficient in Cisco, HPE, Aruba, Meraki switching/wireless.
• Experience with firewall technologies, particularly Fortinet, Cisco, and Palo Alto.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and onsite support of network and security infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and implement solutions.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and prepare reports on performance.

Skills

Enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN management

Cisco switching/wireless

Firewall technologies (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto)

Network troubleshooting and management tools

CCNP certification

Tools

VMware NSX

Fortinet certification

Palo Alto certification

Job description

Job Description

The L3 Network Engineer will cover management, maintenance and support of network infrastructure, perimeter security systems and network management platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

• Remote and onsite support (where required) of network and security infrastructure (LAN / WAN / WLAN / Firewalls / Application / VPN, Delivery Controllers etc.)
• Troubleshooting complex network issues, identifying network bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to ensure optimal network performance
• Optimizing network infrastructure to ensure maximum performance and scalability.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and inventory records
• Prepare regular reports on network performance, availability, and security
• Day-to-day patching, maintenance and operation of the above in secure environments
• Continual improvement of the systems based on changing demands
• Liaising with various departments within the business
• Coordinating with 3rd party suppliers and partners to support, maintain and implement these systems

In addition to the above duties and responsibilities the post holder must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility to the post.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience :

Essential;

• Extensive experience of enterprise LAN / WAN / WLAN management
• Extensive experience of Cisco, HPE, Aruba, Meraki and / or Juniper switching / wireless
• Extensive experience of firewall technologies, particularly Fortinet, Cisco, Meraki and / or Palo Alto
• Extensive experience of network monitoring, troubleshooting and management tools
• CCNP certification

Desirable;

• VMware NSX experience
• Fortinet certification
• Palo Alto certification

Interpersonal Skills;

• Articulate and a clear communicator
• Be a customer advocate
• Have the ability to converse technical terms and definitions to non-technical personnel
• Experience in report writing
• Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
• Interested in Continual Service Improvement
• Able to multitask and handle large amounts of complex information

Additional Information

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Due to our location, access to own transport is essential.
• Must meet Security Clearance vetting requirements as this is a requirement of the role.
• Any offer would be conditional upon the successful candidate passing a full SC and NPPV3 vetting process.

Key Words :

Network Engineer - CCNP - Fortinet - Fortigate - Firewalls - Network Analyst - Networking - Cisco - Virtual Networking - Data Centre - Data Center - Palo Alto - Maraki - NSX - HPE - Aruba

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