Network Engineer

JJ Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK consulting firm is seeking a Firewall Engineer to join their expanding team in Manchester. The role involves managing complex network infrastructures, with a focus on Cisco ASA and Firepower technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and relevant certifications. This full-time position offers a salary range of £50-60k and hybrid working arrangements, requiring occasional travel to office locations.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Cisco technologies.
• Experience in routing, switching, and load balancing techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain network performance.
• Manage infrastructure and technology for corporate and datacentre environments.
• Lead projects and collaborate with architects.

Skills

Cisco ASA

Cisco Firepower

Network design

Troubleshooting

Project management

Documentation skills

Education

CCNP certification or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Firewall Engineer

LOCATION: Manchester

SALARY: £50-60k 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 £50-55k Per annum

25 days per year holiday