Network Implementation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver greenfield and brownfield network implementations across complex enterprise environments
• Configure, test and commission Cisco Catalyst 9K, Cisco Meraki, routing, switching and wireless technologies
• Support network discovery, requirements validation, staging, deployment, migration, testing and handover
• Implement LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, SD WAN and internet connectivity solutions
• Work across Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus and Aruba Wireless environments
• Produce technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, MOPs, migration plans, rollback plans, test plans and as built documentation
• Lead technical activity during deployments, cutovers and complex implementation issues
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network environments
• Implement IOS, firmware and security upgrades while minimising disruption to live services
• Work closely with Architecture, Engineering, Security and Operations teams throughout project delivery
• Support network migrations, infrastructure refreshes and technology rollouts
• Identify technical risks, vulnerabilities and single points of failure and recommend appropriate improvements
• Provide technical guidance to customers around network upgrades, optimisation and new technology
• Support change management activity including implementation, validation and post change reviews
• Contribute to network monitoring, automation and service improvement initiatives

Skills & Expertise

• Cisco Meraki
• Cisco Catalyst 9K switching
• Cisco Nexus
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and static routing
• VLANs, STP, RSTP, MST, VPC and EtherChannel
• LAN and WAN environments
• MPLS, DIA and VPN technologies
• Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Access Points
• Aruba Wireless
• Meraki Wireless and Cloud Management
• SD WAN technologies
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Network monitoring and performance management tools
• ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise network environments, with strong practical expertise in Cisco Meraki and Cisco Catalyst solutions.
• Strong design and implementation experience with: WLAN technologies, including Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and access points, Aruba WLAN, and Meraki Wireless
• Proven experience in deploying and troubleshooting routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, SD-WAN, and WAN circuits.
• Cisco LAN/WAN
• Cisco Meraki (Switching, Wireless, SD-WAN, Security Appliances)
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• SD-WAN Technologies
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking architecture, high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery concepts.
• Experience managing major incidents, problem management, capacity management, and service improvement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and vendor coordination skills.
• Certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist, PCNSA/PCNSE, Aruba Certified Professional, or equivalent are desirable.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong customer-facing and consulting experience.
• Ability to operate independently in a global network implementation and project delivery environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise and hybrid-cloud network infrastructures.
• Passion for automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.