Summary: The Network Engineer role is a contract position focused on designing, configuring, and deploying Meraki network solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Meraki technologies and strong troubleshooting skills, particularly in TCP/IP and routing protocols. This hybrid position requires excellent customer-facing abilities and project delivery experience, with a requirement to be within a commutable distance of the North West. The role emphasizes both technical expertise and effective communication with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and deploy Meraki network solutions, including Meraki MX, MS, MR, and MV series.
• Manage and optimize Meraki network infrastructure for high availability, performance, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, with a primary focus on Meraki technologies.
• Manage and configure routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP to ensure network reliability.
• Provide technical support for customer-facing projects, including network migrations and upgrades.
• Ensure thorough documentation of network configurations, topologies, and project progress.
• Offer clear communication and technical guidance to customers, delivering tailored network solutions.
• Work with the team to ensure network troubleshooting, optimization, and implementation projects are delivered on time.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience working with Meraki network solutions (Meraki MX, MS, MR, and MV series).
• Meraki certifications (such as Meraki Network Associate or Meraki Network Professional) are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, including addressing, subnetting, and troubleshooting.
• Solid experience with routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex network issues effectively.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and support network deployment projects from start to finish.

Salary (Rate): £400

City: Wigan

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT