Summary: The Cloud Network Engineer role involves defining strategies for networking within a hybrid cloud environment, focusing on service design and automation enhancements. The position requires collaboration with IT teams to ensure scalable and cloud-ready solutions while staying informed on industry trends. The engineer will also be responsible for designing and developing automated networking solutions. This is a contract position based in Havant, UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define strategy across all aspects of the networking domain to support hybrid cloud adoption.
• Establish standards for Public Cloud technology and contribute to hybrid cloud architecture.
• Stay informed on industry trends affecting enterprise networking.
• Design and develop solutions for automating core networking components.
• Collaborate with peer groups to deliver consistent and scalable cloud solutions.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and understanding of Production Support processes.
• Proven IT Engineering experience with a vision for infrastructure architecture.
• Ability to work effectively in a global team and independently.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• CCIE level or equivalent network engineering or architecture qualification.
• Advanced knowledge of Routing and Switching.
• Experience with WAN circuits and solutions (MPLS, VPNs).
• Exposure to Zero Trust Network Architecture and SASE concepts.
• Knowledge of Firewall technologies (Checkpoint, Fortinet, CISCO).
• Familiarity with Application Delivery Controllers (F5, Citrix).
• Network programmability skills (Ansible/Python).
• Experience with Public Cloud solutions (AWS/Azure).
• Proficient in networking design and documentation (HLD/LLD).

Salary (Rate): £650

City: Havant

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT