Network Engineer

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced network engineer to support enterprise network environments. Responsibilities include administering LAN, WAN, and security components, diagnosing complex network issues, and coordinating with vendors. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience in network projects and proficiency in security technologies and Cisco equipment. The role offers £250 - £300 per day for an on-site position across Gaydon, Solihull, and Coventry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in network engineering.
• Experience delivering multiple network projects in live environments.
• Ability to create High-Level and Low-Level Designs.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise network environments.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues within network landscapes.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Network engineering

LAN/WAN expertise

Troubleshooting skills in Cisco environments

Experience with firewalls and security technologies

Tools

Cisco ASA

F5 BIG-IP Load Balancers

Wireshark

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support enterprise network environments across LAN, WAN, wireless, and security components.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues within a diverse and complex network landscape.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for existing and new configurations/builds.
• Gather detailed requirements from internal stakeholders and customers.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors such as cabling providers and ISPs.
• Model, analyse, and plan network capacity and performance.
• Install, upgrade, and configure network hardware and software.
• Isolate and resolve common network problems quickly and effectively.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience in network engineering (flexible for candidates with strong matching skills).
• Experience delivering 4–5+ network projects in live customer environments, ideally involving refresh/upgrade programmes.
• Ability to create High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and produce architectural diagrams.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls and security technologies (e.g., Pulse Secure SSL VPN, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, VMware NSX).
• Strong understanding of authentication technologies such as SAML, SSO, LDAP, Active Directory.
• Deep knowledge of IPSEC, GRE, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, proxy systems, and SSL.
• Broad understanding of cybersecurity technologies and protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio.
• Strong LAN/WAN networking expertise.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in Cisco environments:
• Nexus Switches (1000v–9000 series)
• Cisco Enterprise Routers (3900, 3800)
• Cisco LAN switching (3700, 3500, 2900 series)
• Experience with Cisco ASA firewalls, F5 BIG-IP Load Balancers, and wireless technologies (WLCs, autonomous & lightweight APs).
• Familiarity with packet capture and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, Ethereal, SolarWinds or equivalents).

Duration:

• 6 months

Working pattern:

• On-site across Gaydon, Solihull, and Coventry.

Rate:

• £250 Per Day - £300 Per Day