Network Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Reed Talent Solutions
£400 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
England, UK
Summary: The Network Engineer role involves participating in a significant Cisco network refresh project, which includes three main migration phases. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver these migrations primarily during evenings, nights, and weekends. This position requires technical expertise in network systems and protocols, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role offers a flexible remote work arrangement and the opportunity to contribute to a major banking project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the migration of the current network onto the new Client Fabric.
- Work in a team to review designs, changes, and provide four eyes checks for changes.
- Engage in network performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Ensure network security best practices are maintained throughout the migration process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient project execution.
- Communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and end-users regarding project progress and issues.
Key Skills:
- Technical expertise in Extreme and Cisco Switches.
- Proficient in network protocols including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN/VLAN.
- Experience with network performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of network security best practices and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, and static routing).
- Ability to write clear and detailed technical documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions quickly.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
- Good time management skills, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): £400 per day
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Network Engineer
We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a critical project involving an extensive Cisco network refresh. The role involves replacing the existing network fabric with the new client Fabric. This project is divided into three main phases: NFLEX Migration, Moonshot Migration, and Nutanix Migration. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, equivalent to 1.5 FTE, to deliver these migrations, primarily during evenings, nights, and weekends across their 37-hour workweek.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Technical expertise in Extreme and Cisco Switches.
- Proficient in network protocols including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN/VLAN.
- Experience with network performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of network security best practices and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, and static routing).
- Ability to write clear and detailed technical documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions quickly.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
- Good time management skills, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Assist in the migration of the current network onto the new Client Fabric.
- Work in a team to review designs, changes, and provide four eyes checks for changes.
- Engage in network performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Ensure network security best practices are maintained throughout the migration process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient project execution.
- Communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and end-users regarding project progress and issues.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on a significant network refresh project for a major bank.
- Flexible working hours, primarily evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Remote work arrangement, allowing flexibility and convenience.
To apply for this Network Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Ensure your application includes evidence of the required clearance levels.