Cisco Network Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Mirai Talent
£50 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Bedford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Contract Network Engineer involves providing comprehensive network support across various sites, focusing on hands-on project work in a fast-paced environment. The position requires travel to different locations and entails responsibilities from 1st to 3rd line support, including troubleshooting and implementing network solutions. Candidates must possess relevant experience and certifications, particularly in Cisco technologies. This opportunity offers a chance to work on diverse networking projects within a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing 1st to 3rd line network support, including incident management and resolution.
- Conducting site surveys to assess network requirements and propose solutions.
- Implementing and configuring network devices, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Troubleshooting network issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
- Collaborating with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
- Participating in project-related activities, including planning, implementation, and documentation.
- Occasional overnight stays may be required.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in network engineering, with a focus on Cisco technologies.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols).
- Hands-on experience with network device configuration and troubleshooting, including Cisco Meraki firewalls.
- CCNA certification is a must.
- Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to various sites (approximately 3 days per week).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- CCNP certification (desirable).
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell (desirable).
- Previous experience in a tiered support environment (desirable).
Salary (Rate): £50.00/hr
City: Bedford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract Network Engineer
Duration: 6-8 months
Rate: £350-£420 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: UK Based (with travel to various sites)
Expenses: Fully compensated (mileage, accommodation, meals)
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Contract Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a variety of end-to-end networking projects within a fast-paced environment.
Role Overview
As a Contract Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing 1st to 3rd line network support across various sites. This role is project-focused, requiring a hands-on approach to surveying, troubleshooting, and resolving network issues. The role requires 3 days a week of travel to various sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing 1st to 3rd line network support, including incident management and resolution.
- Conducting site surveys to assess network requirements and propose solutions.
- Implementing and configuring network devices, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Troubleshooting network issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
- Collaborating with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
- Participating in project-related activities, including planning, implementation, and documentation.
- Occasional overnight stays may be required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in network engineering, with a focus on Cisco technologies.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols).
- Hands-on experience with network device configuration and troubleshooting, including Cisco Meraki firewalls.
- CCNA certification is a must.
- Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to various sites (approximately 3 days per week).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- CCNP certification.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
- Previous experience in a tiered support environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known company and work on a variety of challenging networking projects. You will be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team, with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.
1 stage interview process - commencing May 26th