Company: IT
Contract Period: 12 Months
Are you an experienced Network Engineer with a strong background in enterprise networking, firewall administration and infrastructure support? We are looking for a hands-on professional to join our client's team, supporting enterprise network and security infrastructure while ensuring high availability, operational stability and security.
Key Responsibilities
Network Infrastructure & Operations
- Administer, configure and maintain HPEAruba networking and HPETop-of-Rack (ToR) switches.
- Manage VLANs, trunking, switching and network connectivity.
- Perform proactive network monitoring, health checks, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
- Troubleshoot network and storage connectivity issues to ensure operational stability.
Network Security & Compliance
- Administer and monitor Check Point firewalls, including firewall policies, access control lists (ACLs), NAT and security rules.
- Investigate and resolve network and firewall-related incidents.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, implement remediation measures and apply CIS hardening standards.
- Support security audits and compliance requirements.
Incident Management & Automation
- Manage infrastructure incidents, service requests, changes and root cause analyses.
- Leverage Ansible automation to streamline network operations and improve efficiency.
- Drive process improvements, standardisation and infrastructure reliability.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in enterprise network infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba networking, HPE ToR switches and Check Point firewalls.
- Strong understanding of VLANs, trunking, routing, firewall policies and ACL management.
- Experience in network troubleshooting, incident management, change management and problem resolution.
- Knowledge of CIS hardening and experience with Ansible automation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage operational activities independently.
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
- Linux administration and Windows Active Directory.
- Red Hat OpenShift.
- HPE storage platforms and HPE DL servers.
- Broader enterprise infrastructure and security environments.
What Makes You a Good Fit
You are a proactive, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and continuously improving infrastructure performance. You communicate effectively, work well with cross-functional teams and are comfortable supporting different customer environments, including travelling or relocating to customer sites when required.