Senior Network Engineer

Orion Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and deploy secure network solutions in a dynamic environment. This role involves configuring Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, maintaining Palo Alto firewalls, and ensuring seamless connectivity with Meraki wireless networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network administration and engineering, particularly within the Oil and Gas sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to projects that shape the future of network technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network engineering, especially in Oil and Gas.
• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing complex network issues.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver tasks on time.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy secure network solutions for onshore and offshore operations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support network-related projects.
• Maintain network documentation and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Cisco Routing and Switching

Palo Alto Firewalls

Wide Area Networking (WAN)

Cisco Meraki

Network Security

Problem-solving Skills

Cloud Networking

Network Monitoring Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

ITIL v4 Foundation Certification

Tools

Cisco ISR and ASR Routers

Solarwinds Monitoring

Riverbed WAN Acceleration

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Network Engineer, based onshore in Aberdeen. This has been released on a 12 month PAYE contract.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy scalable and secure network solutions to support the company's business operations onshore and offshore.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routing and switching infrastructure to ensure high availability, resilience and performance.
• Configure and maintain Meraki wireless networks to ensure seamless connectivity onshore and offshore.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls and Global Protect VPN to ensure the highest levels of network security, access control, and advanced threat prevention.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills for diagnosing and resolving complex network issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and other departments to support network-related projects, including cloud, complex application delivery, security, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, documentation, and ensure adherence to security best practices and industry compliance standards.
• Act as your own project manager to ensure your assigned tasks are delivered on-time and to specification.
• Contribute to the development of technical standards and roadmaps.
• Ensure all solutions align with company technical standards and legal/regulatory obligations.
• Ensure agreed performance and availability metrics are realised.
• Maintain the security and integrity of company assets and data.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and avoidance, and service improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continually improve the network infrastructure.

Key Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a similar role, with exposure to upstream Oil and Gas industry beneficial.
• Wide Area Networking WAN technologies and associated routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
• VRF and VLAN
• Cisco ISR and ASR Routers (2900/4000/1000ASR)
• Cisco Switching (3850/3650/2960X/4500X/6880/9K) and associated technologies such as VTP, STP, VSS
• Cisco Meraki
• Cisco Wireless Technologies including Meraki and Cisco Controller Based solutions
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), TACACS and 802.1X
• Advanced knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls, including policy configurations, VPNs, and Global Protect.
• Riverbed WAN acceleration products
• Solarwinds Monitoring, NetFlow, Syslog, SIEM logging
• QoS
• Cisco CUCM - Call Manager
• CUBE routers and SIP. Teams Telephony
• Exposure to Azure Networking - vNet's, Peering/Routing, NSGs, ExpressRoute, overlay networks, etc.

Key Qualifications, Competencies Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Exceptionally, experience may be acceptable in lieu of formal qualifications, in such cases, the candidate must have significant experience in the discipline area, including at least 3-5 years in a relevant technically responsible position.
• Demonstrable experience in network administration, analysis, and engineering in a medium to large enterprise environment.
• Able to assimilate new products/technologies rapidly, and to enthusiastically embrace new ideas.
• Creative and innovative - challenge the status-quo.
• Responsible - takes initiative with strong focus on delivery.
• Agility - excellent prioritisation skills, enjoys complexity and high levels of demand.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP R&S) or equivalent level of experience.

• PCNSE or advanced level experience of Palo Alto Firewalls.
• ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred.

Temporary Position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/077405.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.