Network Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Adroit People Limited (UK)
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Network Engineer involves managing and resolving network incidents while ensuring high availability and resilience of network systems. The position requires a technical expert who can implement changes, perform upgrades, and contribute to incident response efforts within a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Cisco technologies and data center networking, along with the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively. This is a contract position based in London, UK, with a focus on delivering solutions in challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical fault-finding and manage network incidents.
- Support IT colleagues by resolving a mix of 2nd and 3rd line tickets.
- Diagnose and resolve network incidents, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose.
- Maintain high levels of network availability and resilience.
- Perform work to the highest quality standards while adhering to corporate policies.
Key Skills:
- Cisco CCNP certification is essential.
- Expert-level knowledge of Data Centre Networking and Cisco ACI.
- Strong experience with Cisco IOS (R&S), including switch stacks and wireless.
- Solid experience with Microsoft Azure networking, including ExpressRoute.
- In-depth knowledge of firewall security policies and troubleshooting.
- Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls in a corporate environment.
- Ability to explain complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Willingness to lead or assist with out-of-hours network changes.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Here are the position details
Role – Network Engineer
Location – London , UK (Hybrid)
Position type: Contract (6 months extendable )
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer who thrives under pressure and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to identify and resolve issues swiftly and efficiently while ensuring the seamless implementation of new technologies into production. You will be responsible for managing expectations and delivering solutions in challenging environments .As a technical expert, you will play a key role in implementing changes, performing upgrades, and diagnosing issues within the network engineering team. Additionally, you will contribute to incident response efforts as part of the broader IT operations team .
Key Responsibilitie s
Incident Management & Troubleshootin g: Provide technical fault-finding and manage network incidents. Support IT colleagues by resolving a mix of 2nd and 3rd line tickets, acting as the final escalation point for the Network Operations team .
Diagnosis & Resolution : Diagnose and resolve network incidents, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and implemented safely and effectively .
Network Availability : Maintain high levels of network availability and resilience, ensuring the CMDB and documentation are accurate and up to date .
Quality Standard s: Perform work to the highest quality standards while adhering to corporate policies and standards .
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications :
Certifications : Cisco CCNP certification is essential. Additional Cisco qualifications or other networking certifications are highly desirable .
Data Centre Networking : Expert-level knowledge of Data Centre Networking and Cisco ACI is mandatory .
Cisco Technologies : Strong experience with Cisco IOS (R&S), including switch stacks, wireless (Cisco WLC), and Cisco ISE .
Cloud Networkin g: Solid experience with Microsoft Azure networking, including ExpressRoute connectivity .
Firewall Security : In-depth knowledge of industry best practices for firewall security policies, root cause analysis, and low-level troubleshooting .
Palo Alto Firewalls : Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls in a large corporate environment .
Technical Collaboration : Experience working with other technical teams and specialists. Familiarity with copper and fibre cabling and related troubleshooting .
Communication : Ability to explain complex technical information to diverse audiences. Proactively suggest improvements and contribute to the team roadmap .
Flexibility : Willingness to lead or assist with out-of-hours network changes during evenings or weekends as required .