Lead Network Engineer — Enterprise Networking & Automation

Public Sector Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Lead Network Engineer for a 3-month hybrid contract in London. You will oversee network operations, ensuring performance and security in a complex environment. Candidates should have robust experience with firewalls and protocols and hold SC Clearance. The role includes managing critical incidents, directing network enhancements, and leading a team of engineers. Exceptional candidates meeting all essential criteria will be prioritized in the selection process.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with firewalls and knowledge of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs).
• In-depth understanding of networking and routing protocols.
• Experience with AWS services and networking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee network operations and resolve issues proactively.
• Lead incident response for critical outages.
• Design and optimize network architecture.

Skills

Fortinet & Palo Alto firewalls

Networking protocols (TCP/IP)

AWS Multi Cloud Accounts

Enterprise WiFi Controllers

Incident management

Education

Certifications: JNCIA/JNCIS, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, AWS/Azure Networking

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

A public sector organization is seeking a Lead Network Engineer for a 3-month hybrid contract in London. You will oversee network operations, ensuring performance and security in a complex environment. Candidates should have robust experience with firewalls and protocols and hold SC Clearance. The role includes managing critical incidents, directing network enhancements, and leading a team of engineers. Exceptional candidates meeting all essential criteria will be prioritized in the selection process.