Network Engineer

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Network Engineer for its London Station. This role requires exceptional communication skills and experience in designing and managing both wired and wireless networks. Responsibilities include deploying data networks, managing Cisco switches, and troubleshooting network issues. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in IT and 2-3 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a pension plan, are offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare through BUPA

Auto Enrolment Pension Plan

Life Assurance equal to 2x salary

26 days annual leave

Childcare vouchers

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining network infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of the OSI model.
• Ability to troubleshoot AWS CloudWAN routing.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy data networks utilizing industry best practices.
• Configure, deploy, troubleshoot, and manage network devices.
• On-call rotation and occasional travel.

Skills

Cisco routing and switching protocols

Firewall administration (Palo Alto preferred)

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree related to IT

Tools

Cisco switches (Catalyst and Meraki)

Firewalls (Palo Alto and CradlePoint)

Wireless networks (Meraki and Extreme Networks)

Job description

Introduction

Move the world with us!

AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!

Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!

Overview

AIT Worldwide Logistics is looking for a Network Engineer with exceptional interpersonal communication skills, capable of working independently, who has proven experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting wired and wireless network solutions. The Network Engineer, based at AIT’s London Station, will provide a supporting role in AIT’s Infrastructure Team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy data networks utilizing industry best practices (wired and wireless).
• Executing projects within expected time frames; the ability to work independently.
• Configure, deploy, troubleshoot, and manage Cisco switches (Catalyst and Meraki), and firewalls (Palo Alto and CradlePoint).
• Configure, deploy, troubleshoot, and manage wireless networks (Meraki and Extreme Networks).
• Troubleshooting and resolving LAN/WAN and application issues.
• On-call rotation
• Occasional travel (may be required <5%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree related to IT or comparable field experience required.
• 2-3 years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining network infrastructure
• 2-3 years working with Cisco routing and switching protocols
• 2-3 years firewall administration experience (Palo Alto experience preferred)
• 2-3 years working with Application, Transport and Network infrastructure protocols (SSH, DNS, DHCP, TFTP, NTP, ARP, TCP, UDP, IPv4, BGP, OSPF, IPSec)
• Ability to troubleshoot AWS CloudWAN routing
• Solid understanding of the OSI model
• Possess strong analytical troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time

What AIT Can Offer You

We believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you’ll enjoy:

• Private healthcare through BUPA (medical and dental) after a qualifying period.
• Access to an Auto Enrolment Pension Plan with 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance equal to 2x your annual salary for peace of mind.
• 26 days of annual leave to relax and recharge.
• Childcare vouchers to support your family needs.
• Eyecare vouchers for your vision health.
• Cycle to Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in virtually every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America, AIT offers full-service options, these include customs brokerage, warehouse management and all-round worry-free services.