Network Engineer (Cisco/Meraki)

Taylor James Resourcing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their skilled team in London. The role involves delivering 3rd line support, managing network projects, and ensuring optimal performance of the infrastructure. Candidates must have CCNP certification and substantial experience with Cisco and Meraki products, as well as expertise in network automation. Offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum CCNP level certification required.
• Strong experience as a Level 3 Network Engineer is a must.
• Hands-on with Cisco and Meraki products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of network projects.
• Maintain documentation for projects and systems.
• Monitor IT systems and implement preventative strategies.

Skills

CCNP level certification

Level 3 Network Engineering

Cisco products experience

Meraki products experience

Python scripting

Azure cloud understanding

Tools

Cisco FTD

Cisco FMC

Cisco Switches & Nexus 5k/9k

Cisco Catalyst Switches

Cisco ISR routers

Cisco DNA Center

Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)

Cisco ISE

Cisco AnyConnect VPN

Linux

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer required to join our highly skilled Infrastructure team to deliver exceptional 3rd Line Support to the global infrastructure network and deliver various network projects within tight timeframes. Based in the City of London, working for a Global FTSE business.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the technical delivery of network projects that include design, configuration and installation of office moves and expansion, replacement of existing vendors, and managing data centre networks.
• Create and maintain project-related documentation and ensure accurate information is available to team members and other teams.
• Conduct workshops at regular intervals to share knowledge with others.
• Create and maintain site and technical documentation.
• Develop knowledge in a specific technology area to become a trusted SME in that field.
• Proactively monitor IT systems and implement preventative measures to reduce downtime.
• Write post-incident review documents and implement recommendations to reduce or prevent further incidents.
• Test business applications, network, and server performance; provide performance statistics and reports; develop strategies to maintain and improve core infrastructure.
• Adhere to IT security policies and assist in enforcing and monitoring compliance.
• Identify potential vulnerabilities and propose resolutions.
• Evaluate, design, and maintain infrastructure systems including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, security, and incident/change management processes.
• Understand business requirements and suggest appropriate technologies to help deliver goals.
• On-call rota and regular weekend network maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with at least CCNP level certification or above.
• Strong experience as a Level 3 Network Engineer.
• Vendor experience with Cisco and Meraki products.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco FTD, Cisco FMC, Cisco Switches & Nexus 5k/9k switches.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Meraki products – MX, MS, MR, and SD-WAN.
• Administration of Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco ISR routers, and Cisco DNA Center.
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) / Cisco Voice experience.
• In-depth experience with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine).
• Fundamental multicast troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of Azure cloud-based networks.
• Network automation experience – writing and executing scripts in Python.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco AnyConnect remote access VPN.
• Ideally some Linux experience.
• Knowledge and application of ITIL processes.