Summary: The Network Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and managing network solutions with a strong emphasis on IP routing and network security. The position requires collaboration with various teams to align network objectives with business goals and to provide high-level support for troubleshooting. Candidates should possess significant experience in network engineering and automation, particularly in virtual environments. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement network solutions focusing on IP routing and security.
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting for network issues.
• Collaborate with network architects, software developers, and operations teams.
• Work with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues.
• Develop and test network automation scripts using Ansible, Python, and REST APIs.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with IP routing including TCP/IP and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Experience in virtual network environments like Cisco ACI and NSX.
• Experience in network security firewalling, design, and implementation.
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Experience with containerized environments and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: Sheffield

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT