Lead Network Engineer - FTC
Posted 2 weeks ago by Totum Partners
£90,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Network Engineer role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London, focusing on modernizing the company's networking infrastructure as part of a major transformation program. The position requires expertise in maintaining and managing complex LAN/WAN systems and implementing advanced network solutions. The role involves significant hands-on work with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, ensuring secure and optimized network performance. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and extensive experience in network engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the existing LAN/WAN infrastructure and manage Office Moves and Changes.
- Design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructure using Cisco Campus Networking 9300 series and Cisco Nexus switches.
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto Prisma Access firewall policies for secure access to applications and data.
- Implement and manage VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions to optimize network performance across multiple locations.
Key Skills:
- Relevant Azure and Cisco qualifications.
- Palo, VMWare Velo, Fortigate certification preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering.
- HLD / LLD documentation skills.
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Azure cloud stack.
- Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Azure.
Salary (Rate): £90,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Lead Network Engineer London 12 Month Fixed Term Contract £90k + benefits (holiday, pension etc) Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in office We’re hiring a Lead Networking Engineer for a 12-month contract with a global organisation based in London. This role is central to a major transformation programme, focusing on modernising the company’s networking infrastructure and solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining the existing LAN/WAN infrastructure as well as working on projects to maintain our LAN/WAN and Office Moves and Changes
- Design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructure using Cisco Campus Networking 9300 series and Cisco Nexus switches.
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto Prisma Access firewall policies to ensure secure access to critical applications and data.
- Implement and manage VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions to optimise network performance and ensure reliable connectivity across multiple locations.
Experience:
- Relevant Azure and Cisco qualifications
- Palo, VMWare Velo, Fortigate certification preferred.
- 5 years plus experience
- HLD / LLD Documentation skills
- Strong knowledge in the Microsoft Azure cloud stack
- Knowledge and experience of installing and configuring and troubleshooting Azure