Summary: The role of Network Engineer involves supporting a client in transitioning from a legacy network to an SD-Access fabric, requiring strong troubleshooting skills in firewall, routing, and switching. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Fortinet Firewalls and Cisco networking, including firmware upgrades. The position is a 3-month contract with a possibility of extension and requires 50% onsite presence in Nottingham. The ideal candidates will work collaboratively with internal IT teams to ensure effective network implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues related to Firewalls, routing, and switching.
• Work extensively with Fortinet Firewalls (FortiManager) to manage, configure, and optimize security policies.
• Handle BGP configuration and troubleshooting, ensuring network stability and resilience.
• Support the migration from a Legacy network to SD-Access fabric.
• Upgrade and maintain Cisco Switches, including firmware updates and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation of network changes.
• Provide technical expertise and documentation for ongoing network projects.

Key Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting skills in Firewall, routing, and switching.
• Expertise in Fortinet Firewalls, particularly FortiManager GUI.
• Deep understanding of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) and its troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Switches, including firmware upgrades.
• Experience with SD-Access fabric migration.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Nottingham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT