IP Network Engineer
Posted Today by First Point Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The IP Network Engineer role is focused on supporting network deployment activities in a customer-facing enterprise environment in London. The position requires strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, and network infrastructure implementation, as well as familiarity with VMware NSX security solutions. The role will initially be full-time onsite during deployment, transitioning to a hybrid model thereafter. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining high-quality delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure solutions.
- Perform implementation and migration activities across routing and switching environments.
- Work closely with stakeholders to deliver network deployment projects within agreed timelines.
- Troubleshoot network-related issues and provide effective resolutions.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and deployment records.
- Operate independently within customer environments while ensuring high-quality delivery standards.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network deployment and implementation roles.
- Strong expertise in enterprise routing and switching technologies.
- Proven experience with Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus platforms.
- Practical implementation experience with VMware NSX and Distributed Firewall solutions (approximately 1–2 years).
- Good understanding of DNS and SD-WAN concepts.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Comfortable working autonomously within onsite customer environments.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: IP Network Engineer
Location: London
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract with potential extensions
Start Date: ASAP
Working Arrangement: This position requires full-time onsite presence during the initial deployment and implementation phase (duration to be confirmed). Following deployment, the role will transition to a hybrid model, with 2–3 days per week onsite in London.
Overview
We are looking for an experienced IP Network Engineer to support network deployment activities within a customer-facing enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, and network infrastructure implementation, along with exposure to VMware NSX security solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure solutions.
- Perform implementation and migration activities across routing and switching environments.
- Work closely with stakeholders to deliver network deployment projects within agreed timelines.
- Troubleshoot network-related issues and provide effective resolutions.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and deployment records.
- Operate independently within customer environments while ensuring high-quality delivery standards.
Required Technical Skills
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network deployment and implementation roles.
- Strong expertise in enterprise routing and switching technologies.
- Proven experience with Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus platforms.
- Practical implementation experience with VMware NSX and Distributed Firewall solutions (approximately 1–2 years).
- Good understanding of DNS and SD-WAN concepts.
Candidate Profile
Background focused primarily on network deployment and implementation projects.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Comfortable working autonomously within onsite customer environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within large-scale enterprise or global network environments.
Familiarity with ITIL-based service management and operational frameworks.
Relevant Cisco and/or VMware certifications would be advantageous.