Network Engineer - 12 month FTC (Weymouth based)

Colonial Group; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Private pension

Private medical scheme

Life assurance

Bought extra holiday

Birthday day off

Cycle2Work

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an IT Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain our network infrastructure, including on-site and cloud components. You will manage data/voice networks, security, and VPNs while supporting IT operations and 24/7 on-call coverage.

Strong Cisco, firewall, and cloud networking experience is essential. The role requires a degree in CS/IT or equivalent, professional Cisco/Microsoft Azure credentials, and hands-on experience with Meraki SD-WAN and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCSA and Azure Network Engineer Associate or equivalent.
• Proven experience as an IT Network Engineer or a similar role.
• Experience of Cloud networking and Security.
• Knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP.
• Configuration/deployment of Cisco hardware (Catalyst/Nexus).
• Configuration/deployment of Cisco ASA and Checkpoint firewalls.
• Experience with Meraki SD-WAN and network security best practices.
• Knowledge of VoIP, PSTN, and wireless networking.
• ITIL qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage, deploy and maintain the organisation's network infrastructure with SLAs.
• Develop and implement cloud networking strategies for public, private and hybrid clouds.
• Implement and manage network security measures (firewalls, VPNs, cloud security).
• Provide technical support and guidance to IT support team and liaise with 3rd parties.
• Maintain documentation for IT infrastructure and network configurations.
• Participate in capacity planning and network expansion projects.
• Be 24/7 on-call and provide out-of-hours support.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and execution.

Skills

CCNA/CCNP/CCSA certs

Cloud networking

Networking protocols

Security best practices

VoIP/PSTN

ITIL (Desirable)

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

ITIL qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

Cisco ASA firewall

Checkpoint firewall

Meraki SD-WAN

Firewall & security configurations

DNS/DHCP/TCP/IP tools

Job description

THE ROLE:

As an IT Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing and maintaining our organisations network infrastructure.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Manage, deploy and maintain the organisations network infrastructure, including all voice, data, LAN and WAN infrastructure, switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers and wireless access points. Ensuring they remain available in line with the agreed SLAs
• Develop and implement cloud networking strategies for public, private and hybrid cloud environments. Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets and security groups on cloud platforms e.g. Microsoft Azure.
• Implement and manage network security measures, to include Checkpoint and Cisco Firewalls, Cloud Security, Site to Site VPNs and remote access solutions. Implement and maintain security best practices for cloud networking, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality and availability.
• Providing technical support and guidance to the IT support team. Resolving IT infrastructure-related incidents, service requests and problems in a timely and efficient manner in line with Business requirements. Liaising with 3rd Parties where appropriate.
• Provide timely communication to users on the status of their service requests and incidents.
• Undertaking IT infrastructure-related problem diagnosis, implementing problem resolution or prevention measures as appropriate. This is to include audit, monitoring, capacity management, planning, security, patching etc.
• The Technical expert for all Network related activities, making recommendations on future operational enhancements or investments. Participating in capacity planning and network expansion projects to support the company’s strategic direction.
• Design, deploy and maintain robust and scalable network architectures both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Maintaining IT infrastructure support technical documentation
• Be a part of the Networks team providing 24/7 on call and out of hours support to the business.
• Ensuring capacity, availability, security and service support requirements are considered in all IT infrastructure changes and that all changes meet the agreed service acceptance criteria.
• Ensuring Asset and Configuration Management principles, processes and procedures are applied.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and execution in the event of network failures.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent.
• Professional certifications, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNP, CCSA, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate or equivalent.
• Proven experience as an IT Network Engineer or a similar role.
• Experience of Cloud networking and Security.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP and BGP
• Configuration and deployment of Cisco hardware (Catalyst and Nexus) in an enterprise setting
• Configuration and deployment of Cisco ASA firewall appliances
• Configuration and deployment of Checkpoint firewall appliances
• Configuration, deployment and management of wireless devices and an understanding of wireless communications.
• Proficiency in Network administration, monitoring and troubleshooting mainly using Cisco systems, including Cisco ISE and DNAC
• Experience of the Meraki SDWAN solution and dashboard
• Experience with network security best practices and technologies.
• Configuration of F5 Loadbalancers (desirable)
• Knowledge of telephone systems, VoIP, PSTN
• ITIL qualification (Desirable)

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
• Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
• Private pension scheme
• Option to join our Healthcare Private Medical Scheme
• Virtual GP access for you and your children – it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
• All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
• Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
• Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave (eligible after 2 years service)
• Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
• Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
• We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust