Network ENGINEER-Meraki

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the networking domain seeks an experienced Network Engineer to manage the migration to SD-WAN and oversee complex networking systems. This role requires extensive knowledge of multi-OEM technologies and strong troubleshooting skills. You will work closely with design engineers and ensure high-quality infrastructure implementations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, alongside exceptional communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 9-10 years' experience as a network engineer.
• Hands on experience with Meraki Devices is a must.
• CCNA/CCNP/JNCIA/SD-WAN/Wireless certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Migrate existing infrastructure to SD-WAN and manage multi-OEM migrations.
• Verify implementation according to guidelines and manage devices.
• Perform technical troubleshooting and security tests on networks.

Skills

Routing

Switching

Wireless

Networking protocols

Technical troubleshooting

SD-WAN technologies

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Meraki Dashboard

Cisco products

Juniper products

Aruba products

Viptela

Versa

Job description

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• Coordinate with Design Engineers/ Leads/ Tier 3 /Project Managers /Customer and Field Technicians.

• NEs to handle the implementation as per the guidelines shared by Design Engineer.

• To verify the implementation as per the Implementation Design document and SOPs.

• Responsible for migrating the existing infrastructure to SD-WAN along with multi-OEM SD-Wan migrations.

• Scope of Work includes Software (OS) Upgrade / Hardware Refresh (LAN/ WAN/WLAN/ Lan and Wan Activations for various Wan circuits (MPLS / Internet/ LTE/ Broadband).

• Capable of understanding existing hardware, software, and networking systems.

• Capable of working on muti OEM SD-WAN technologies (Viptela/ Versa/Meraki/ Silver Peak/ Palo Alto)

• Capable of handling multi-OEM hardware interfaces like Cisco / Juniper/Aruba/ADTRAN/ versa/ Viptela

• Minor Template changes in the Design would be IEs responsibility post consultation from DE.

• Engage with Design Engineer in case of any major changes to be done in Design Implementation Document.

• Capable to handle Routing, Switching and Wireless deployments and activations.

• Resolving technical issues with networks, hardware, and software.

• Performing speed and security tests on installed networks.

• Responsible for the protection of customer proprietary network information and Project information assets

Skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology, or a similar field.

• At least 9 to 10 years' experience as a network engineer.

• While the requirement is for Cisco, multi OEM (Cisco/ Juniper/ Aruba) knowledge would be an advantage.

• Hands on Experience with Meraki Devices is a must (Router/Switch/Access Point/)

• Must have worked on Meraki Dashboard

• Multi OEM SD-Wan (Viptela/ Versa/ Silver Peak/ Palo Alto/ Meraki) knowledge would be an advantage.

• CCNA/ CCNP/ JNCIA/ SD-Wan / Wireless certifications specific to OEM would be an advantage.

• Good understanding of Routing and Switching along with networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, Wireless, QoS, VRFs, STP)

• Good understanding of Interface configuration / wan link termination scenarios and hardware and Software refresh and upgrade.

• Excellent understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model

• Willing to learn new technologies and processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.