Network Engineer

JJ Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Firewall Engineer to join their infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Cisco technologies and a proven track record in managing large multi-site networks. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, documentation, and project management in a hybrid working setting. This role offers a competitive salary of GBP50-55k per annum.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in Cisco technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Cisco ASA and Firepower.
• Experience in routing, switching, and load balancing.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain network performance.
• Plan, design, and manage infrastructure technologies.
• Troubleshoot network problems.
• Document solutions and manage change.
• Manage patching and upgrade schedules.

Skills

Cisco ASA

Cisco Firepower

Network troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Time management

Project management

Education

CCNP or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus IOS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Firewall Engineer

LOCATION: Manchester

SALARY: GBP50-55k Per annum, Hybrid working.

Our client , a UK based consulting company, has established an exciting new opportunity in a growing team for a Firewall engineer who can work within the infrastructure team. The successful candidate will ideally have solid previous experience in building and managing large multi-site networks.

The role requires in-depth understanding of complex network architecture, firewalls, and WAN technologies, with demonstratable experience of working within a busy and fast paced environment. Candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of Cisco Firepower and Cisco ASA firewalls.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains network performance.
• Plan, design and manage the infrastructure and technologies within that can support corporate and datacentre environments at an enterprise level for Cisco & HP network devices and firewalls
• Troubleshoots network problems.
• Document existing and new solutions during implementation and manage change within the environment
• Patching and upgrade schedules for all network devices (Load balancers, Switches, Firewalls etc.)
• Collaborates with Infrastructure architects on best practice and design.
• Secure network by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access
• Strong documentation skills
• Time management skills essential
• Manage and lead projects to which you have been assigned. Working with the Head of infrastructure and Project managers to ensure their success and professional completion.
• Ensure system performance and SLAs are met
• Some travel occasional travel will be required between offices and datacentres

MUST HAVES:

Comprehensive knowledge of Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus IOS

Qualifications or Equivalent experience required

• CCNP or equivalent level with 3 years experience in Cisco technologies, experience in other network vendors is desirable
• Cisco Firepower and Cisco ASA configuration and management
• Experience of routing, switching and load balancing techniques
• Advanced Network knowledge
• Network design and implementation
• Network, Firewall and Load balancer performance monitoring & troubleshooting
• Project management
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Rule base creation and deployment
• IDS/IPS rule creation and deployment

Working hours : Monday to Friday (Hybrid working) 2-3 days office in Swinton depending on project work demands.

Salary GBP50-55k Per annum

25 days per year holiday