3rd Line WAN Network Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
£400 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Birmingham, UK
Summary: The role of 3rd Line WAN Network Support & Project Engineer involves configuring SRX series routers and supporting business-as-usual operations to deliver secure network services globally. The position requires an experienced engineer to manage and support the Customer Network WAN estate while collaborating with the network design community. Daily responsibilities include project implementation and technical support escalations. The role is based full-time on-site in Birmingham and requires SC clearance or eligibility for sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure SRX series routers to meet project deadlines.
- Support business-as-usual operations for secure network services.
- Manage and support the Customer Network WAN estate.
- Perform project implementation work and handle technical network support escalations.
- Collaborate with the network design community for knowledge sharing and upskilling.
- Act as a technical lead and point of escalation for network-related faults.
Key Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Juniper SRX platform and experience with Junos.
- Experience with routing and switching.
- Knowledge of configuring and tuning BGP, including policy-based routing and load-balancing techniques.
- Familiarity with troubleshooting IPSEC VPNs and MPLS.
- Knowledge of PKI infrastructure elements and certificate-based VPN authentication.
Salary (Rate): £400 per day
City: Birmingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Required: 3rd Line WAN Network Support & Project Engineer
Location: full time on site in Birmingham
Duration: 6 months+
Clearance level: SC level OR SC eligible (opportunity for sponsorship)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
We are looking for a 3rd Line WAN Network Support & Project Engineer the role will involve Configuring SRX series Routers to meet tight project deadlines along and supporting BAU operations in order to enable the delivery of secure network services globally.
Are you an experienced 3rd line network engineer, looking to join a team of highly skilled engineers based in Birmingham to manage and support the Customer Network WAN estate.
Daily duties will include a mixture project/implementation work and general technical network support escalations.
Working collaboratively with the network design community, knowledge sharing and upskilling within the 3rd line team.
A skilled 3rd line engineer capable of configuring, troubleshooting and tuning Juniper network devices, a technical lead and point of escalation of network related faults.
Mandatory skills:
-Juniper SRX platform - successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of Junos & experience in various SRX and MX platforms and comprehensive CLi exposure.
-Candidate will also have in-depth knowledge of routing and switching.
-In-depth knowledge of configuring and tuning BGP, to include topics such as policy-based routing, manipulation of attributes, load-balancing techniques, and lastly have comprehensive troubleshooting skill set.
-Must be familiar with troubleshooting IPSEC VPN's and MPLS
-PKI - successful candidate will have knowledge of PKI infrastructure elements and be familiar with certificate-based VPN authentication.
LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.