Network Engineer

CBSbutler Ltd.; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking a Network Engineer to maintain and implement networking solutions. This remote role, requiring occasional travel to Maidstone, demands proven skills in Cisco and Aruba systems, with SC clearance mandatory. The candidate is expected to have 5-10 years of relevant experience, troubleshooting LAN/WAN systems, and technical infrastructure. A daily rate of £425-£450 is offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment.
• Proven experience troubleshooting LAN / WAN / FW systems.
• Currently possess SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data network hardware and systems.
• Provide technical support for internal and external customers.
• Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data.

Skills

Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP level

Aruba LAN skills equivalent to Aruba ACP level

Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex campus environment

Strong technical documentation skills

Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP

Job description

Network Engineer

+6 months+

+SC cleared - sole British nationals only due to nature of the project

+Remote role - occasional travel to Maidstone

+£425 - £450 a day

+Inside IR35

Skills

• Cisco
• Aruba
• LAN / WAN
• SC clearance

This Network Engineering role focusses on implementation of Network services and will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, and Security infrastructures, with a key focus on Cisco and Aruba.

Expectation is the successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment working as part of a team delivering project engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities

Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Maintain data network hardware and systems.
• Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues.
• Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors.
• Assess and upgrade legacy network components as needed.

Technical Support and Leadership

• Provide technical support for both internal and external customers.
• Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions.
• Lead network problem escalation and resolution.

Network Installation and Configuration

• Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks.
• Deploy network applications on servers and voice equipment.
• Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution.
• Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Security appliances.

Documentation and Communication

• Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status.
• Draft proposal documentation to address customer requirements.

Mandatory Skills

• Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP level.
• Aruba LAN skills equivalent to Aruba ACP level.
• Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex campus environment.
• Demonstrable experience working with Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP.
• Experience in configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers.
• Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment.

Required

• Experience in data networking with both Cisco and Aruba infrastructures.
• Proven experience troubleshooting LAN / WAN / FW systems and technical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of modern network systems, networking principles, and data or video communication.
• Currently possess SC clearance (Mandatory).

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to [e-mail] and I will get in touch.