Network Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Infoplus Technologies UK Limited
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Experienced Senior Network Engineer required for a program aimed at modernizing the UK network infrastructure for National Grid. The role involves enhancing reliability, security, and user experience through the deployment of advanced networking solutions, including SD-WAN technology. Key responsibilities include conducting wireless surveys and designing enterprise-grade wireless solutions, with travel to various sites across the UK. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and in-depth knowledge of networking technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive wireless surveys and design work for network enhancements.
- Replace end-of-life network hardware and deploy enhanced Wi-Fi solutions.
- Provision high-speed internet connectivity services using CISCO SD-WAN technology.
- Explore alternative connectivity options such as satellite and 5G for disaster recovery.
- Produce detailed designs, implementation plans, and operational support models.
- Engage with stakeholders and coordinate across multiple environments.
- Travel to UK national grid sites for physical Wi-Fi surveys and desktop surveys.
Key Skills:
- Minimum Cisco CCNP certification level required.
- CCIE certification is desirable.
- Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) certification is highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of Wireless LAN (Cisco WLAN, Cisco ISE, Aruba WLAN, Aruba Clearpass) and private 5G solutions.
- Proficiency in Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau), RF design, and deployment of enterprise-grade wireless solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (CISCO Viptela).
- Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), carrier WAN and Internet offerings, cloud network services.
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies including STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLANs, EtherChannel and switch stacking.
- Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, implementing QoS, and managing network segmentation and redundancy.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
- Ideally SC certified or has the ability to gain certification.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Warwickshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Description:
Mandatory Skills:
- SD-WAN Admin SC eligible/ SC cleared candidates only
- Primary Skill (Mandatory) Minimum Cisco CCNP certification level required
- CCIE certification is desirable
- Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) certification is highly desirable
- In depth knowledge of Wireless LAN (Cisco WLAN, Cisco ISE, Aruba WLAN, Aruba Clearpass) and private 5G (e.g. Cradlepoint) solutions
- Proficiency in Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau), RF design, and deployment of enterprise-grade wireless solutions.
- In depth knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (CISCO Viptela)
- In depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), carrier WAN and Internet offerings, cloud network services.
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies including STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLANs, EtherChannel and switch stacking; proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, implementing QoS, and managing network segmentation and redundancy.
- Ability to produce detailed designs, implementation plans, and operational support models.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination across multiple environments.
JD:
Experienced Senior UK based network engineer required for a programme of work within National Grid which aims to modernize and enhance the UK network infrastructure to improve reliability, security, and user experience. Key initiatives include replacing end-of-life network hardware, deploying enhanced Wi-Fi solutions, and provisioning high-speed internet connectivity services overlayed with CISCO SDWAN technology. The programme will also progress alternative connectivity options such as satellite and 5G solutions for disaster recovery and rapid deployment, while supporting facility expansion projects. Comprehensive wireless surveys and design work will be a significant part of this engagement, with ad-hoc travel required to the UK national grid sites to conduct physical Wi-Fi surveys and Desktop surveys with Ekahau tools.
Key Skills and Expertise Required
- Minimum Cisco CCNP certification level required
- CCIE certification is desirable
- Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) certification is highly desirable
- In depth knowledge of Wireless LAN (Cisco WLAN, Cisco ISE, Aruba WLAN, Aruba Clearpass) and private 5G (e.g. Cradlepoint) solutions
- Proficiency in Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau), RF design, and deployment of enterprise-grade wireless solutions.
- In depth knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (CISCO Viptela)
- In depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), carrier WAN and Internet offerings, cloud network services.
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies including STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLANs, EtherChannel and switch stacking; proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, implementing QoS, and managing network segmentation and redundancy.
- Ability to produce detailed designs, implementation plans, and operational support models.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination across multiple environments.
- Ideally SC certified or has ability to gain certification.