Network Implementation Engineer

Network Implementation Engineer

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Negotiable
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Hybrid
Farringdon, England, United Kingdom
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Authentications Authorisation (Computing) Cisco Meraki Cloud Computing Cloud Management Cloud Technology Computer Science Dashboard Firewall Information Technology Management Network Address Translation Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) Routing Protocols Technical Documentation Verification And Validation Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Summary: The Network Implementation Engineer role is focused on designing and implementing enterprise network solutions, requiring extensive experience with Juniper technologies, Palo Alto firewalls, and Cisco Meraki wireless systems. The engineer will develop Low-Level Designs (LLDs) from High-Level Designs (HLDs) and lead complex implementations across various technologies. This position demands strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage end-to-end network solutions. The role is hybrid based in Farringdon, UK, and classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed site-specific LLDs based on approved HLDs and customer requirements
  • Lead end-to-end implementation of enterprise network and security solutions
  • Deploy, configure, and optimize Palo Alto Firewalls (including NAT, security policies, IPSec VPN, GlobalProtect, routing)
  • Implement and troubleshoot PAN-OS based SD-WAN solutions
  • Configure and manage Dell switching (Layer 2/Layer 3, VLANs, STP, routing protocols, QoS)
  • Deploy and optimize Cisco Meraki Access Points, including SSID configuration, RF tuning, and security policies
  • Configure and repoint network devices and security appliances to new RADIUS servers for authentication and authorization services
  • Manage centralized firewall operations via Strata Cloud Manager / Panorama
  • Design and implement secure Remote Access solutions, including Palo Alto GlobalProtect and/or Prisma Access
  • Perform migrations, upgrades, and cutovers with minimal business disruption
  • Conduct configuration reviews, validation testing, and performance tuning
  • Provide advanced (L3) troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and as-built diagrams
  • Collaborate with architecture, operations, and customer teams during implementation lifecycle
  • Ensure seamless handover to Operations, including documentation, KT sessions, and operational readiness validation
  • Provide post-implementation Hypercare support to stabilize the environment and address any transition-related issues

Key Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
  • Expertise in PAN-OS features (Security Profiles, App-ID, User-ID, NAT, VPNs, SD-WAN)
  • Experience with Panorama and/or Strata Cloud Manager
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust and segmentation strategies
  • Experience deploying and troubleshooting PAN-OS SD-WAN solutions
  • Strong understanding of VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP, routing (OSPF/BGP preferred), QoS
  • Experience deploying and managing Cisco Meraki APs
  • RF design basics and wireless troubleshooting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10–15 years of hands-on network implementation experience
  • Strong documentation and communication skills

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Farringdon

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Network Implementation Engineer

Location: Farringdon, UK (Hybrid)

Type: Inside IR35 Contract

Mandatory experience - Juniper technologies, particularly MIST switches, access points, and MIST Edge.

Key Highlights: 10–15 years of hands-on experience

Ownership of LLDs derived from HLDs

End-to-end implementation leadership

Advanced L3 troubleshooting & RCA

Deep Palo Alto (PAN-OS, SD-WAN, GlobalProtect, Panorama)

Dell L2/L3 switching (OSPF/BGP preferred)

Cisco Meraki wireless deployment

Enterprise migration & cutover ownership

Job Title: Level 3 Network Implementation Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Level 3 Network Implementation Engineer with strong expertise in designing and implementing enterprise network solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing site-specific Low-Level Designs (LLDs) based on approved High-Level Designs (HLDs), and leading complex implementations across security, SD-WAN, switching, and wireless technologies. This role requires deep hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, PAN-OS SD-WAN, Dell switching platforms, Cisco Meraki wireless solutions, and centralized management using Strata Cloud Manager / Panorama.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed site-specific LLDs based on approved HLDs and customer requirements
  • Lead end-to-end implementation of enterprise network and security solutions
  • Deploy, configure, and optimize Palo Alto Firewalls (including NAT, security policies, IPSec VPN, GlobalProtect, routing)
  • Implement and troubleshoot PAN-OS based SD-WAN solutions
  • Configure and manage Dell switching (Layer 2/Layer 3, VLANs, STP, routing protocols, QoS)
  • Deploy and optimize Cisco Meraki Access Points, including SSID configuration, RF tuning, and security policies
  • Configure and repoint network devices and security appliances to new RADIUS servers for authentication and authorization services
  • Manage centralized firewall operations via Strata Cloud Manager / Panorama
  • Design and implement secure Remote Access solutions, including Palo Alto GlobalProtect and/or Prisma Access
  • Perform migrations, upgrades, and cutovers with minimal business disruption
  • Conduct configuration reviews, validation testing, and performance tuning
  • Provide advanced (L3) troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and as-built diagrams
  • Collaborate with architecture, operations, and customer teams during implementation lifecycle
  • Ensure seamless handover to Operations, including documentation, KT sessions, and operational readiness validation
  • Provide post-implementation Hypercare support to stabilize the environment and address any transition-related issues

Technical Skills & Expertise

Security & Firewall

  • Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
  • Expertise in PAN-OS features (Security Profiles, App-ID, User-ID, NAT, VPNs, SD-WAN)
  • Experience with Panorama and/or Strata Cloud Manager
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust and segmentation strategies
  • Remote Access solutions (Global Protect / Prisma Access)

SD-WAN

  • Experience deploying and troubleshooting PAN-OS SD-WAN solutions
  • WAN optimization, path selection policies, and performance monitoring

Switching

  • Experience with Dell enterprise switches
  • Strong understanding of VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP, routing (OSPF/BGP preferred), QoS

Wireless

  • Experience deploying and managing Cisco Meraki APs
  • RF design basics and wireless troubleshooting
  • Meraki Dashboard configuration and monitoring

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10–15 years of hands-on network implementation experience
  • Experience in enterprise or multi-site deployments
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
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