Network Deployment Engineer

Network Deployment Engineer

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£400 Per day
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England, United Kingdom
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Automation Cisco Meraki Cyber Security Hardening IEEE 802 IT Infrastructure Management Mergers And Acquisitions Microsoft 365 Microsoft Office Microsoft Visio Network Infrastructure Network Performance Network Security Open Systems Interconnection OSI Models Process Improvement Scheduling Stakeholder Management TCP/IP Uptime Verification And Validation

Summary: The Network Deployment Engineer role focuses on providing front-line operational support in venue-based environments, emphasizing rapid issue resolution and out-of-hours support. The position involves managing the lifecycle of network equipment, contributing to LAN/WAN infrastructure design, and collaborating with global IT teams to enhance network security. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives to ensure optimal network performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently lead deployments, new builds, and expansion projects across corporate offices, M&A, and JVs.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of network equipment — procurement, configuration, implementation, documentation, and decommissioning — ensuring compliance with client design standards.
  • Contribute to design and configure LAN/WAN infrastructure, wireless, and SD-WAN environments using Cisco Meraki and Cisco Catalyst.
  • Support the growth and stabilization of network infrastructure, assisting with design, configuration, and rollout of new regional sites and integrations.
  • Partner with global IT and cybersecurity teams to drive patch compliance, strengthen network security posture, and support infrastructure hardening initiatives.
  • Configure, support, and maintain Zscaler ZIA/ZPA.
  • Take ownership of complex troubleshooting through all layers of the OSI model, coordinating with ISPs and internal stakeholders to restore service quickly and accurately.
  • Contribute to process improvement by recommending tooling, automation, and documentation enhancements to strengthen visibility and uptime across all environments.

Key Skills:

  • Meraki experience (Preferred)
  • Familiarity with other network tools
  • 2-4 years of working experience in a customer driven support role for an organization of our size
  • Understanding of network design theories
  • Knowledge of the TCP/IP network stack and OSI model
  • Practical knowledge of the IEEE 802 standards
  • Knowledge and experience related to IT infrastructure preferred
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in a large Enterprise multi-vendor environment
  • Hands-on experience with IPsec fundamentals (IKEv2, PSKs, tunnel monitoring/health checks, primary/secondary behavior)
  • Experience working in repeatable rollout patterns across many sites (templates/runbooks, per-site validation checklists, documentation hygiene)
  • Prior knowledge of best practices regarding network deployments for our venues, offices and client locations. (Preferred)
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex, high pressure situations.
  • Ability to provide both hands-on solutions and management of projects as well as deliver training
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including VISIO and Excel
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work well in a team environment
  • Flexible schedule required

Salary (Rate): £400 daily

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Rate: £375-£400 per day Inside IR35

Duration: 6 months initially

Location: Remote in UK (no site travel)

Role: Front-line operational support, particularly in venue based environments, with a proven ability to manage hyper care scenarios, rapid issue resolution, and out-of-hours support demands.

Responsibilities:

  • Independently lead deployments, new builds, and expansion projects across corporate offices, M&A, and JVs.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of network equipment — procurement, configuration, implementation, documentation, and decommissioning — ensuring compliance with client design standards.
  • Contribute to design and configure LAN/WAN infrastructure, wireless, and SD-WAN environments using Cisco Meraki and Cisco Catalyst.
  • Support the growth and stabilization of network infrastructure, assisting with design, configuration, and rollout of new regional sites and integrations.
  • Partner with global IT and cybersecurity teams to drive patch compliance, strengthen network security posture, and support infrastructure hardening initiatives.
  • Configure, support, and maintain Zscaler ZIA/ZPA.
  • Take ownership of complex troubleshooting through all layers of the OSI model, coordinating with ISPs and internal stakeholders to restore service quickly and accurately.
  • Contribute to process improvement by recommending tooling, automation, and documentation enhancements to strengthen visibility and uptime across all environments.

Requirements:

  • Meraki experience (Preferred)
  • Familiarity with other network tools
  • 2-4 years of working experience in a customer driven support role for an organization of our size
  • Understanding of network design theories
  • Knowledge of the TCP/IP network stack and OSI model
  • Practical knowledge of the IEEE 802 standards
  • Knowledge and experience related to IT infrastructure preferred
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in a large Enterprise multi-vendor environment
  • Hands-on experience with IPsec fundamentals (IKEv2, PSKs, tunnel monitoring/health checks, primary/secondary behavior)
  • Experience working in repeatable rollout patterns across many sites (templates/runbooks, per-site validation checklists, documentation hygiene)
  • Prior knowledge of best practices regarding network deployments for our venues, offices and client locations. (Preferred)
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex, high pressure situations.
  • Ability to provide both hands-on solutions and management of projects as well as deliver training
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including VISIO and Excel
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work well in a team environment
  • Flexible schedule required
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