Network Engineer, Cisco ACI. Technology decommissioning. Remote
Posted 1 day ago by FT Select Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote , UK
Summary: The Network Engineer role focuses on technology decommissioning for a global bank, specifically modernizing load-balancing infrastructure. This position is remote and part of a dedicated team working on a critical networking project. The contract duration is over 6 months, offering the opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers in the field. Candidates should possess strong technical skills and experience in network infrastructure decommissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand structured methodologies for safely decommissioning network infrastructure, including planning, risk assessment, and execution.
- Execute the physical and logical removal of devices, cables, and software configurations, ensuring secure retirement of all assets.
- Maintain accurate records of decommissioned activities and coordinate decommissioning efforts to minimize disruption.
- Adopt a proactive approach to problem-solving and effectively chase approvers.
- Utilize ServiceNow and other management and monitoring tools.
- Work within large organizations adhering to mature processes and rigid change management frameworks.
Key Skills:
- Understanding of structured methodologies for decommissioning network infrastructure.
- Experience with physical and logical removal of network devices and configurations.
- Analytical and detail-oriented with problem-solving skills.
- Experience with ServiceNow and monitoring tools.
- Networking background with Cisco CCNP level experience.
- Hands-on experience with ACI and Fortinet/Forti manager.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Network Engineer, Cisco ACI. Technology decommissioning. Remote
Base locations considered: Romania, Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, Slovakia
FT Select is a niche technology search and selection company, specialising in recruiting elite Sales Executives and high-end Technology Specialists for high-growth tech businesses. We are resourcing for a critical Networking project for a Global Bank.
Join a high-impact global initiative to modernise load-balancing infrastructure for a leading financial services client. We're assembling a skilled engineering team to deliver a full-scale upgrade of the F5 Big-IP estate.
This is a remote, 6+ month contract with a leading systems integrator as part of a dedicated team, offering the chance to work alongside seasoned engineers.
The role:
A Network Engineer role, with a focus on decommissioning
Keys Skills and Experience
- Understanding of structured methodologies for safely decommissioning network infrastructure, including planning, risk assessment, and execution
- Experience with the physical and logical removal of devices, cables, and software configurations, ensuring all assets are securely retired
- Maintaining accurate records of decommissioned coordinate decommissioning activities and minimise disruption
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem solving and comfortable chasing approvers
- Experience working with ServiceNow, management and monitoring tools
- Experience working in large organisations with mature processes and rigid change management framework
Must have technical skillsets
- R&S
- Networking background with Cisco CCNP level experience
- ACI
- Good understanding of ACI in general with hands on experience
- Able to perform basic leaf level tasks to perform Pre/Post checks, Planning,
- Decommissioning of switch ports and associated configs
- Troubleshooting
- Rollback
- Fortinet
- Good understanding of Fortinet/Forti manager in general with hands on experience
- Able to perform basic Policy level tasks to perform Pre/Post checks, Planning,
- Decommissioning of rules and associated configs
- Troubleshooting
- Rollback