Network Engineer

CGI; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT consulting seeks a hands-on Senior Network Engineer to design and deploy a next-generation hybrid and multi-cloud WAN solution. The ideal candidate will integrate physical and virtual appliances and work closely with clients to drive innovation in network services, leveraging Cisco SD WAN technologies. This role requires UK Nationals eligible for High-Level Clearance, with on-site work in London.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN and IP Networking.
• Strong background in Network Engineering and Architecture.
• Experience with Public Cloud Architecture is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement WAN configurations in Cloud & Cisco.
• Contribute to network automation with the development team.
• Document and manage design and configuration details.

Skills

Cisco SD-WAN

IP Networking

Network Engineering

Network Architecture

Public Cloud Architecture

WAN

Job description

Network Engineer

Category: Infrastructure/Cloud

Main location: United Kingdom, England - South East, London

Position ID: J0325-0948

Employment Type: Full Time

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Position Description:

Secure Innovation is part of CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on delivering innovative technical solutions for our clients' most challenging problems. Our teams collaborate closely with clients to help them exploit technologies and maintain a competitive advantage.

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Network Engineer to design and deploy a next-generation hybrid and multi-cloud Wide Area Network, integrating physical and virtual appliances alongside public cloud services. The core technology is Cisco SD WAN, with automation enabled through Day 0 deployment and Cisco SD WAN Manager's API service.

We are committed to developing our team members and offer excellent learning opportunities to keep pace with evolving technology. Our culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and ownership; motivated self-starters thrive here. While we prefer candidates meeting all mandatory requirements, we will consider high-quality individuals who meet most criteria.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

1. Design and implement WAN configurations in Cloud & Cisco.
2. Design and implement application and network policies in SD WAN.
3. Contribute to network automation with the development team.
4. Document and manage design and configuration details.
5. Verify and validate delivered designs.

Required qualifications:

• Cisco SD-WAN
• IP Networking
• Network Engineering
• Network Architecture
• Public Cloud Architecture
• WAN

Desired competencies:

• Infrastructure as Code
• Cisco VOIP
• Test Planning & Implementation
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• Security Architecture
• Load Balancing

Note: Due to the secure nature of the project, this role is only open to UK Nationals with or eligible for High-Level Clearance (HLC). On-site presence in London is required 5x per week.

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Skills:

• Cisco SD-WAN
• IP Networking
• Network Architecture
• Network Engineering
• WAN

What you can expect from us:

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. You will reach your full potential as an owner from day one, working together to turn insights into action. We foster a culture where your work creates value, and you'll develop innovative solutions, build relationships, and access global capabilities. Our support extends to your career growth, well-being, and skill development. Join one of the largest IT and business consulting firms in the world and be part of our journey.