Network Engineer

VIQU IT Recruitment; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Network Engineer for a 6-month remote contract in the Greater London area. The ideal candidate will focus on maintaining and supporting a robust network infrastructure, utilizing their experience with Cisco and firewall technologies. Responsibilities include network monitoring, incident management, and ensuring high availability. Experience in the law firm industry is preferred. Applicants must be prepared for background checks as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking, firewalls, and WAN technologies.
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Cisco Prime.
• Knowledge of security best practices, including firewall management.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage Cisco switching, Aruba, MPLS networks, and VPNs.
• Ensure the smooth operation of LAN, WAN, and VPN networks.
• Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve network issues.

Skills

Cisco networking (routing & switching)

Firewall management

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

MPLS

VPNs

Tools

SolarWinds NPM

Cisco Prime

Fortinet

Palo Alto (Panorama)

Cisco Nexus

Job description

Network Engineer – 6-month contract – Remote

My High-profile Legal Customer is looking for a Network Engineer to focus on

maintenance, support, and monitoring . They are seeking an experienced professional to

backfill their team

as they focus on long-term project work. This role is for a Network Engineer that thrives in a

BAU environment

and has a strong background in

network operations .

As a

Network Engineer , you will be responsible for the

day-to-day maintenance, monitoring, and support

of the network infrastructure. You'll work with a range of technologies, ensuring the network remains secure, stable, and highly available. This role is critical in keeping the business running smoothly while the project teams drive forward strategic initiatives.

Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities :

Switching & Routing

– Support and manage

Cisco switching (Nexus 3k & 9k), Aruba, MPLS networks, and VPNs .

Network Maintenance & Support

– Ensure the smooth operation of LAN, WAN, and VPN networks.

Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting

– Utilize

SolarWinds NPM & NTA, Cisco Prime , and other tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Incident & Problem Management

– Respond to network-related incidents, analyse root causes, and implement solutions.

Firewall & Security Management

– Work with

Fortinet, Palo Alto (Panorama), and Cisco

firewalls to maintain security posture.

Change Management

– Follow best practices to implement network changes safely and efficiently.

Network Engineer

Skills & Experience :

Hands-on experience

with Cisco networking (routing & switching), firewalls, and WAN technologies.

Experience with network monitoring tools

like SolarWinds NPM / NTA and Cisco Prime.

Knowledge of

Fortinet, Aruba, HPE, Palo Alto (Panorama), and Cisco Nexus .

Understanding of

MPLS, VPNs, LAN / WAN, and security best practices .

Familiarity with

ITIL processes and change management

is beneficial.

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in a BAU environment.

Law firm industry experience

Any Project experience would be an advantage

Any experience working with SD-Wan products would be useful

Working for large global organisations.

Potential Out of hour work on a rota basis

This Network Engineer role will be remote with potential ad hoc travel to various sites around the UK.

Please note : You are required to go through background checks in order to start this role. This could take up to 4 weeks – including reference, qualifications right to work and DBS

To discuss this exciting Network Engineer role in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Administrator. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website.

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