Network Project Engineer - IT Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Network Project Engineer to support a global hospitality brand on a network transformation project. This role involves working on site migrations, L3 support, and collaborating with technical teams. Candidates should possess strong networking knowledge, particularly CCNP and BGP.

Benefits

Friendly, collaborative team

Great hybrid flexibility

Subsidised on-site canteen

Diverse project work

Excellent learning opportunities

Qualifications

• CCNP-level networking knowledge required.
• Strong understanding of BGP with practical experience.
• Experience with ticketing systems like ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Supporting site migrations primarily in a remote setup.
• Handling L3 support escalations and proactive monitoring.
• Coordinating SD-WAN changes and attending CAB calls.

Skills

CCNP-level networking knowledge

Strong BGP understanding

Experience using ticketing system

Firewall exposure

Proactive and organised

Job description

We are partnered with a specialist IT consultancy that delivers high-impact infrastructure solutions across cloud, networking, security, and wireless technologies. Known for bridging the gap between large service providers and agile technical teams, they support clients in sectors such as banking, media, healthcare, and telecoms. Their team of expert engineers and project managers design, build, and manage complex environments with a strong emphasis on automation, scalability, and security. With a commitment to continuous learning and innovation, they foster a collaborative culture where talent can thrive.

They are now seeking a Network Project Engineer to work with one of their customers, a global hospitality brand, to work on a network transformation initiative, delivering next-generation infrastructure across their European estate. This role offers a project-heavy workload, excellent exposure to modern Aruba and Cisco technologies, and the opportunity to work with a friendly and engaged technical team.

You’ll support ongoing site migrations, tackle escalated incidents, participate in CABs, and support enterprise NAC and SD-WAN technologies from the front line.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Supporting site migrations (Tues–Thurs), mostly remotely
• Working on infrastructure and change projects in the background
• Handling L3 support escalations, proactive monitoring, and incident response
• Supporting third parties rolling out Aruba EdgeConnect and Aruba Central
• Attending CAB calls, planning upgrades, and coordinating SD-WAN changes
• Troubleshooting ClearPass, switch templates, and Aruba Central deployments
• Ensuring smooth operational handover from project to BAU via ticketing systems

Must-Have Skills:

• CCNP-level networking knowledge
• Strong BGP understanding and real-world usage
• Experience using a ticketing system (e.g. ServiceNow)
• Firewall exposure (Cisco Firepower / FTD / FMC preferred)
• Proactive, organised, able to take initiative and manage tasks independently

Desirable Skills:

• SD-WAN experience (Aruba EdgeConnect / SilverPeak)
• Experience with Aruba ClearPass
• Cisco Firepower (FMC / FTD)
• Cisco Nexus switching
• Aruba Central and AOS-CX

Technology Stack:

• Aruba EdgeConnect (SD-WAN)
• Aruba AOS-CX switches and IAP Access Points via Aruba Central
• Cisco Firepower / FTD / FMC
• Aruba ClearPass for NAC

Why Join?

• Friendly, collaborative team – get involved in as much as you want
• Great hybrid flexibility – occasional travel to Dunstable, mainly London-based
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Diverse project work and strong tech roadmap
• Visibility into global-scale network transformation
• Excellent learning opportunities across Aruba, Cisco, and SD-WAN platforms

Salary:

• Up to £65,000 per annum