Network Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Infoplus Technologies UK Limited
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Newbury, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network Engineer role based in Newbury, UK, involves managing and troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst switches within a high-availability environment. The position requires participation in a 24/7 shift rotation to ensure continuous network monitoring and incident management. The engineer will also be responsible for maintaining documentation and optimizing network performance. Strong technical expertise and operational experience in a Network Operations Center are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst series switches and related network infrastructure.
- Work as part of a dedicated shift rotation to provide continuous monitoring, incident response, and resolution.
- Act as the primary point of contact for network fault isolation and resolution during shifts.
- Proactively monitor network performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date network diagrams, configuration backups, and shift handover logs.
Key Skills:
- Strong, hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst switches.
- Proven track record working in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or similar 24/7 operational environment.
- Deep understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, and QoS.
- Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP Enterprise are highly desirable.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Network Engineer
Location: Newbury, UK (Hybrid)
Type: Contract Position
Please find below JD:
Key Responsibilities
- Network Operations & Support: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst series switches and related network infrastructure within a demanding, high-availability environment.
- 24/7 Rota Coverage: Work as part of a dedicated shift rotation (including nights, weekends, and holidays) to provide continuous monitoring, incident response, and resolution.
- Incident Management: Act as the primary point of contact for network fault isolation and resolution during your shift. Escalate complex issues effectively while maintaining clear communication with Vodafone stakeholders.
- Network Monitoring: Proactively monitor network performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date network diagrams, configuration backups, and shift handover logs.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Technical Expertise: Strong, hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst switches (e.g., Catalyst 9000 series, 3850, 9300, 9500).
- Operational Experience: Proven track record working in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or similar 24/7 operational environment.
- Core Networking: Deep understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, and QoS.
- Certifications: Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP Enterprise are highly desirable.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, ability to work well under pressure during critical outages, and strong communication skills for seamless shift handovers and client reporting.