Network Engineer

Summary: The Network Engineer role requires a seasoned professional with 8-11 years of experience in implementing complex Data Centre Network Infrastructure and executing network project deployments. The position demands hands-on expertise with Cisco routers and switches, firewalls, and a strong understanding of networking protocols. The candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing network delivery projects while ensuring compliance with bank standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement complex Data Centre Network Infra and execute network project infrastructure deployment involving migration of applications with scripting knowledge.
• Hands-on working experience on Router and Switches: Cisco NX-OS & IOS-XE, Cisco ACI with scripting knowledge.
• Manage Firewall configurations: Fortinet, Juniper, Cisco.
• Project experience in migrating network infrastructure and application flow through firewalled environments.
• Demonstrate an expert understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP and Ethernet protocols.
• Expert design knowledge of IP-based networking architecture.
• Understanding of IGP & BGP IP Routing Protocol.
• Experience in configuring Cisco ACI, NX & IOS-XE platforms.
• Deep expertise in Infrastructure Network and Security - Routing and Switching, Firewalls.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Network Hardware like Cisco NX-OS Switches, IOS-XE Switches, Cisco ACI, Fortinet, and Juniper Firewalls.
• Basic knowledge of scripting language Python.
• Proven experience in working on large-scale projects.
• Planning, coordination, and execution of assigned network delivery projects.
• Coordinate with internal/external vendors, internal bank personnel, and other stakeholders regarding network delivery matters.
• Ensure compliance with work carried out against bank standards, processes, and controls.
• Perform documentation, knowledge transfer, and handover to the operations team.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Key Skills:

• 8-11 years of practical experience in Data Centre Network Infra.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco NX-OS & IOS-XE, Cisco ACI.
• Knowledge of Fortinet, Juniper, and Cisco firewalls.
• Expertise in networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet).
• Design knowledge of IP-based networking architecture.
• Understanding of IGP & BGP IP Routing Protocol.
• Experience configuring Cisco ACI, NX & IOS-XE platforms.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure Network and Security.
• Experience with Cisco Network Hardware.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Python.
• Experience in large-scale projects.
• Planning and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT