Network Engineer - Zabbix Specialist
Posted 1 day ago by 1762340594
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
London
Summary: The Network Engineer - Zabbix Specialist role involves leading the migration of legacy network monitoring tools to a modern Zabbix-based platform for a retail client. This position is focused on the Network Tooling Refresh initiative, ensuring seamless integration within a Cisco network environment. The role requires extensive expertise in Zabbix and encompasses design, development, testing, and implementation tasks. It is a 6-month contract classified as inside IR35 and is fully remote.
Key Responsibilities:
- Refactor existing tools (Cacti & Branch Asset Tracker) into Zabbix
- Configure SNMP-based data collection and visualisation
- Contribute to High-Level Design (HLD)
- Deliver Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation
- Build and configure Zabbix proxies via code
- Update network devices to communicate with Zabbix via SNMP
- Onboard devices into Zabbix and build custom dashboards
- Develop and execute test plans
- Manage change control and deployment
- Provide post-deployment support
- Conduct Knowledge Transfer to BAU (Business-As-Usual) teams
- Provide support documentation for ongoing maintenance
Key Skills:
- Extensive hands-on experience with Zabbix (architecture, proxy setup, dashboard creation)
- Strong understanding of SNMP and network monitoring principles
- Proven experience in a Cisco network environment
- Experience with tool migration and network asset tracking
- Ability to work across design, development, testing, and implementation phases
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Network Engineer - Zabbix Specialist
6 Month Contract - Inside IR35
Remote
About the role
Our Retail client is seeking a Network Engineer with deep expertise in Zabbix to lead the migration of legacy network monitoring tools to a modern, supported platform. This role supports the Network Tooling Refresh initiative, focused on replacing end-of-life tools with a robust Zabbix-based solution.
You'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing Zabbix to replace Cacti Monitoring and a bespoke Branch Asset Tracker, ensuring seamless integration within a Cisco network environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Tool Migration & Integration
- Refactor existing tools (Cacti & Branch Asset Tracker) into Zabbix
- Configure SNMP-based data collection and visualisation
2. Design & Documentation
- Contribute to High-Level Design (HLD)
- Deliver Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation
3. Development Tasks
- Build and configure Zabbix proxies via code
- Update network devices to communicate with Zabbix via SNMP.
- Onboard devices into Zabbix and build custom dashboards.
4. Testing & Implementation
- Develop and execute test plans
- Manage change control and deployment
- Provide post-deployment support
5. Service Transition
- Conduct Knowledge Transfer to BAU (Business-As-Usual) teams.
- Provide support documentation for ongoing maintenance.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Extensive hands-on experience with Zabbix (architecture, proxy setup, dashboard creation)
- Strong understanding of SNMP and network monitoring principles
- Proven experience in a Cisco network environment
- Experience with tool migration and network asset tracking
- Ability to work across design, development, testing, and implementation phases
- Strong documentation and communication skills
To apply for this position please submit your CV.
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