£550 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
West Midlands
Summary: The role of Network Automation Engineer involves extensive experience in network automation using tools such as Ansible and Python, with a focus on supporting complex networks. The position requires DV clearance and offers a competitive daily rate. The engineer will work on various network technologies and configurations, ensuring robust network performance and security. This is a 12-month contract based in Herefordshire.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilise Ansible, Python, Powershell & APIs for network automation.
- Support complex campus area networks (CAN) and wide area networks (WAN).
- Implement and manage network protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE, IPSEC, VLANs & trunking, and Spanning Tree.
- Work with Cisco and Juniper firewall technologies.
- Utilise network logging and analysis tools such as PRTG, Solar Winds, ELASTIC, and Wireshark.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in network automation.
- CCNP Route and Switch full certification.
- Knowledge of network protocols and configurations.
- Experience with Cisco and Juniper firewalls.
- Familiarity with network logging and analysis tools.
Salary (Rate): £550 per day
City: Herefordshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Network Automation Engineer
Duration: 12 months
Location; Herefordshire
Rate: £550 per day
Clearance: MUST have DV
Essential
- Demonstrable and extensive experience of network automation utilising Ansible, Python, Powershell & APIs.
- Experience working with Catalyst Centre.
- CCNP Route and Switch full certification. Also now known as CCNP Enterprise comprising 350-401 ENCOR and a concentration exam. Preferably 300-410 ENARSI.
- Extensive experience supporting complex campus area networks (CAN) and wide area networks (WAN). Extensive knowledge of OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE, IPSEC, VLANs & trunking, Spanning Tree.
- Cisco firewall experience.
- Juniper firewall experience.
- Experience with network logging and analysis tools (e.g. PRTG, Solar Winds, ELASTIC, Wireshark).
Desirable
- CCNP/CCNA Security.
- Juniper JNCIS/JNCIA certifications.
- Experience working with IP cryptography.
- Experience working with Cisco CUCM & associated Unified Communications technologies.
- Experience working with Oracle ECB/SBC.
Reasonable Adjustments:
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