Network Engineer

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. You will provide 3rd line support to a global network, manage various projects, and ensure effective knowledge transfer within the team. The ideal candidate will hold a CCNP certification, have strong vendor experience with Cisco and Meraki products, and be skilled in troubleshooting and configuring networking systems. This position requires proactive monitoring of IT systems and compliance with IT security policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco FTD, Cisco FMC, Cisco Switches & Nexus 5k/9k.
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco ISE.
• Experience with Linux is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead various network projects including design, configuration, and installation.
• Create and maintain project-related documentation.
• Develop knowledge in specific technology areas to become a trusted SME.
• Conduct workshops to share knowledge.
• Monitor IT systems to reduce downtime.

Skills

CCNP level certification or above

Strong experience as Level 3 Network Engineer

Vendor Experience: Cisco and Meraki products

Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco products

Configuration and troubleshooting of Meraki Products

Network Automation using Python

Good understanding of Azure cloud networks

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer to join our highly skilled Infrastructure team to deliver exceptional 3rd line support to the global infrastructure network and deliver various network projects within tight timeframes.

Qualifications and Experience

• CCNP level certification or above
• Strong experience as Level 3 Network Engineer
• Vendor Experience: Cisco and Meraki products
• Experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco FTD, Cisco FMC, Cisco Switches & Nexus 5k/9k switches
• Experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Meraki Products – MX, MS, MR, and SD‑WAN
• Administration of Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco ISR routers and Cisco DNA Center
• In-depth experience in working with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
• Fundamental Multicast problem‑solving skills
• Good understanding and troubleshooting skills of Azure cloud‑based networks
• Network Automation – write and execute scripts in Python
• Configuration and troubleshooting Cisco Anyconnect remote access VPN
• Ideally some Linux experience
• Knowledge and application of ITIL processes

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the technical delivery of various network projects that include design, configuration and installation of office moves and expansion, replacement of existing vendors, and managing data centre networks.
• Create and maintain project‑related documentation, ensuring that accurate information is available to team members and other teams.
• Conduct workshops at regular intervals to share knowledge with others.
• Create and maintain site documentation and technical documentation.
• Develop knowledge in a specific technology area to become a trusted SME in that field.
• Proactively monitor IT systems and take preventative measures to reduce system downtime.
• Write post‑incident review documents and suggest/implement recommendation plans to reduce/prevent further incidents.
• Test business applications, network, and server performance, provide performance statistics and reports, develop strategies for maintaining and improving core infrastructure.
• Adhere to all IT security policies and assist in enforcing and monitoring IT security policies.
• Spot potential vulnerabilities and suggest resolution.
• Evaluate, design, and maintain infrastructure systems, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, security, and incident and change management systems.
• Understand business requirements and suggest appropriate technologies to help deliver business goals.
• On‑call rota and regular weekend network maintenance.