LAN Network Engineer
Posted 6 days ago by NP Group
£400 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, UK
Summary: Immediate contract opportunity for an experienced LAN Network Engineer to support office relocations and network refreshes across multiple sites. The role involves both design and implementation tasks, including site setup, device configuration, and user acceptance testing. Candidates must possess strong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and a CCIE or equivalent certification. The position requires a mix of technical skills and the ability to liaise with end-users effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement network solutions for office relocations and branch refreshes.
- Configure devices and automate processes using Cisco DNA/Catalyst Centre.
- Conduct user acceptance testing and ensure robust handover to end users.
- Perform WAN and firewall configuration, including troubleshooting and testing.
- Execute defined test plans focusing on performance validation and failover scenarios.
- Oversee Wi-Fi deployment and physical installation of networking equipment.
Key Skills:
- CCIE certification or equivalent CCNP-level experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Campus Cisco network technologies (LAN/WAN).
- Experience in Wi-Fi deployment and performance validation.
- Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst Centre and automation pipelines.
- Knowledge of Fortinet firewalls.
- Willingness to perform a full range of delivery tasks.
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: City of London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract: LAN Network Engineer
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 month rolling contract
Location: Hybrid - Onsite in London 2 days per week
Rate: £400 a day (Deemed Inside IR35 via an Umbrella solution)
Reference: 20474
Overview
Immediate contract for an experienced Network Engineer to support a programme of office relocations and branch network refreshes across multiple sites. The role encompasses a mix of design and implementation responsibilities, including logical and physical site setup, device configuration, automation via scripting, and configuration deployment through Cisco DNA/Catalyst Centre, alongside user acceptance testing.
Certification Requirement
CCIE (or equivalent CCNP-level experience) with demonstrable expertise in reading enterprise LAN and WAN designs and hands on implementation.
Key Skills & Experience
Candidates should bring strong hands-on experience across the following areas:
- Campus Cisco network technologies (LAN/WAN)
- Wi-Fi deployment and performance validation
- Campus security
- Cisco Catalyst Centre and automation pipelines
- Fortinet firewalls
- Willingness to perform the full range of delivery tasks, from racking and stacking equipment through to end-user liaison
Scope of Work
Network Design & Implementation - designs are in place for new sites, with deployment templates under development. Engineers will focus on requirements gathering, implementation, and delivery. The majority of sites are straightforward in nature (typically two Switches and a small number of access points).
WAN & Firewall Configuration - Most sites leverage Internet connectivity with VPN tunnels to data centres and local Internet breakout. Fortinet firewalls are the standard platform; engineers are expected to perform basic troubleshooting and testing independently.
Testing & Quality Assurance - Engineers will be expected to support execution of defined test plans, with a focus on synthetic and real-user transaction testing, failover scenarios, and ensuring a robust handover to end users.
Wi-Fi Survey & Deployment -Engineers will be responsible for physical installation, wireless controller configuration, and performance validation.
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