Senior Network Engineer

Assala Energy; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance their global network infrastructure. The role involves ensuring network stability, security, and efficiency while driving innovation. Candidates should have extensive experience in network design and automation, with a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network design and implementation experience.
• Expertise in routing, switching, and network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Assala's global networking roadmap.
• Maintain, monitor, and resolve issues in the network infrastructure.
• Act as the primary contact for network security events.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Network Automation

Education

Industry certifications (ACE 5-7, CCNA, CCIE)

Tools

Python

Ansible

Cisco

Arista

Firepower

Palo Alto

Job description

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Duration: Permanent role

Location: This role is based in our office located in Hammersmith, London + 1 day remote work per week

Assala Energy is a dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets in Gabon. We value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all our operations.

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our IT team, playing a key role in maintaining and enhancing our global network infrastructure. You will ensure network stability, security, and efficiency across our operations while driving improvements and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design & Implementation: Contribute to the development and execution of Assala's global networking roadmap
• Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Maintain, monitor, and resolve issues in Assala's network infrastructure
• Security & Incident Management: Act as the primary contact for network security events, analysing alerts, vulnerabilities, and potential threats
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Manage relationships with network service providers, ensuring optimal WAN, LAN, and hardware performance
• Configuration & Optimization: Create and modify configurations on Cisco/Arista switches, routers, and firewalls (Firepower & Palo Alto)
• Threat Analysis & Mitigation: Utilise threat intelligence services and security tools to identify and address vulnerabilities
• Automation & Scripting: Implement network automation using Python and Ansible for improved efficiency
• Technical Documentation & Training: Enhance documentation, train colleagues, and contribute to knowledge-sharing across teams
  
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of network design and implementation experience (Data Center, Campus, Wi-Fi, Security)
• Expertise in routing, switching, and network architecture
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible) (preferred)
• Industry certifications (ACE 5-7, CCNA, CCIE) (preferred)
• Experience with Azure networking and security (a plus)
• Experience with Network Overlay and Virtualization is highly desired
• Enjoys research into emerging threats in the security landscape and identifying and analysing real-world threats

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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