Network & Security Engineer

People First; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

People First is hiring a Network & Security Engineer in London to design, implement and support enterprise networking, security, and cloud connectivity solutions. The role involves architecture collaboration, customer consultations and delivering LAN, Wireless, Cloud and Security projects from scoping through deployment.

Key requirements include CCNA/CCNP certifications and experience with SD-WAN, SASE/ZTNA, and cloud networking.

Qualifications

• Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications or equivalent are required.
• Proficient in enterprise networking, security and cloud connectivity.
• Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA and cloud platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise network, security and cloud connectivity solutions.
• Participate in solution architecture, design workshops and customer consultations.
• Deliver LAN, Wireless, Cloud and Security projects from scoping through deployment.
• Produce high-quality documentation including HLDs, LLDs, procedures and test plans.
• Perform PoC testing and evaluations of new technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex network, security and cloud incidents.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for managed environments.
• Support deployment and optimization of SASE and SD-WAN.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to deliver customer solutions.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and automation.
• Share knowledge and mentor colleagues.
• Participate in on-call rota as required.

Skills

CCNA

CCNP

Security

Job description

Ref: 23594

Job Title: Network & Security Engineer

The Skills You'll Need: CCNA, CCNP, security

Your New Salary: GBP45,000 p.a.

Location: London

Permanent/ Full–time

Start: ASAP

Working hours: 35 hours

Network & Security Engineer – Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise network, security and cloud connectivity solutions.
• Participate in solution architecture, technical design workshops and customer consultations.
• Deliver LAN, Wireless, Cloud and Security projects from scoping through deployment.
• Produce high–quality technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, operational procedures and test plans.
• Perform proof–of–concept testing and technical evaluations of new technologies
• Troubleshoot complex network, security and cloud–related incidents.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support for managed customer environments
• Support the deployment and optimisation of SASE and SD–WAN solutions.
• Work closely with vendors, partners and internal stakeholders to deliver customer solutions
• Identify opportunities for service improvements, automation and standardisation.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Share technical knowledge and mentor colleagues where appropriate
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, service improvements and other business priorities as required by management
• Participate in an on–call support rota as required.

Network & Security Engineer – The Skills You'll Need to Succeed

• Cisco CCNA, CCNP or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with: Cato Networks, SASE/SSE Platforms, SD–WAN, ZTNA, Secure Networking
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS networking.
• Experience in supporting and deploying enterprise networking solutions
• Strong understanding of: Routing, Switching and Security, TCP/IP, VLANs, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, NAT, VPN Technologies
• Experience with one or more of: Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Juniper, Fortinet products and solutions
• Experience troubleshooting LAN and Internet connectivity issues
• Strong customer–facing and communication skills.

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Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.