Senior Network Engineer - Permanent role

Vertex I.T. Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in the Energy/Oil & Gas sector seeks a Senior Network Engineer in London. This role is crucial for maintaining a robust global network infrastructure, emphasizing security, efficiency, and innovation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in network design and incident management along with automation skills in Python and Ansible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network design and implementation.
• Expertise in routing, switching, and network architecture.
• Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible) is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Network Design

Network Monitoring

Security Incident Management

Automation

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

Role: Senior Network Engineer - Permanent

*Essential experience with Arista Switches & Firepower & Palo Alto.*

Reports to: Head of Infrastructure

Location: West London - Candidates must be located within 60-75 minutes commute to West London

Description

Location: This role is based in their office located in West London (potentially some hybrid working following successful induction/probation).

Our client is a dynamic business within the Energy/Oil & Gas sector committed to the sustainable development of its assets in their international location. They value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all operations.

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

*Essential experience with Arista Switches & Firepower & Palo Alto.*

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design & Implementation: Contribute to the development and execution of the company's global networking roadmap.
• Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Maintain, monitor, and resolve issues in the global network infrastructure.
• Security & Incident Management: Act as the primary contact for network security events, analyzing alerts, vulnerabilities, and 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: Use threat intelligence services and security tools to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Automation & Scripting: Implement network automation using Python and Ansible for efficiency.
• Technical Documentation & Training: Enhance documentation, train colleagues, and contribute to knowledge-sharing across teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in network design and implementation (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 Virtualisation is highly desired.
• Interest in researching emerging threats in the security landscape and analyzing real-world threats.
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 4 times a year, 5 days to 2 weeks).

*French speaking would be advantageous*