Summary: The Network Engineer role in Sheffield involves designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate application requirements into network solutions while ensuring security and efficiency. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and staying updated on networking technologies. This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension, requiring on-site presence three days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and load balancers across various platforms.
• Familiar with circuit ordering and DWDM deployments.
• Familiar with Nexus 7k/Cisco 6500 environments and (possibly arista but not essential).
• Ability to document and map in detail all connectivity on site to be used to identify business areas/stakeholders and used as a basis to produce a runbook for migration tasks.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline network operations and ensure consistency across environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and translate them into network solutions.
• Ensure network security by implementing industry-best practices and conducting regular vulnerability assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stay abreast of the latest networking technologies and trends and recommend upgrades and improvements to keep our network infrastructure at the cutting edge.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Document network designs, configurations, and operating procedures.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Network Engineer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful network infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in network architecture and engineering, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, LAN/WAN, and QoS.
• Proficient in network automation tools and Scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of network security protocols and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office and Visio skills.
• Relevant certifications (eg, CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS) are highly advantageous.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT