Network Engineer x2 - Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet/F5  - London

Network Engineer x2 - Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet/F5 - London

Posted 4 days ago by Adecco

£500 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
London

Summary: The role of Network Engineer involves supporting a complex enterprise environment with a focus on networking and security. The position is primarily remote but requires occasional visits to data centers in Manchester, London, or Swindon. Candidates must be prepared for rotational shift work, including nights. Strong technical knowledge in various networking technologies is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support a complex enterprise environment with networking and security expertise.
  • Engage in rotational shift work, including night shifts.
  • Utilize strong skills in networking technologies such as F5, Fortinet, Juniper, and Cisco.
  • Implement and manage Access Control Lists (ACLs), network segmentation, and perimeter security.
  • Conduct troubleshooting using packet capture and log analysis.
  • Monitor network performance with tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark.

Key Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of F5 LTM, Akamai CDN, Fortinet FortiGate, Juniper SRX, and Cisco technologies.
  • Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking and core routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
  • Proven troubleshooting skills and familiarity with high availability networking setups.
  • Experience with SNMP-based monitoring solutions.

Salary (Rate): £500/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Network Engineer - Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet/F5 - Shift Work

My client, a leading name in the technology space, is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a key role supporting a complex enterprise environment, requiring strong technical knowledge across both networking and security domains.

Location: Primarily remote, with occasional visits to data centres in Manchester, London, or Swindon.

Shifts: Rotational shift work is required, including night shifts

Required Skills & Experience:

You don't need expertise in all technologies listed below, but strong skills in at least one or more of the following areas are essential:

  • F5 LTM (Local Traffic Manager)
  • Akamai CDN and security solutions
  • Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls & FortiManager
  • Juniper SRX Firewalls and Switches
  • Cisco ISE - for RADIUS and network access control
  • Cisco Nexus 7000 series Switches

In addition, you'll bring:

  • Proven experience with Access Control Lists (ACLs), network segmentation, and perimeter security best practices
  • A solid understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, and core routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
  • Experience with high availability networking setups
  • Strong troubleshooting ability using packet capture and log analysis
  • Familiarity with tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, and other SNMP-based monitoring solutions

If you have specialist experience in Fortinet, Juniper, Cisco, or F5 technologies and are looking for your next contract opportunity, please apply with your updated CV