Senior Network Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Insight International (UK) Ltd
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Network Engineer role in London involves managing and configuring network devices, with a focus on firewall technologies such as Palo Alto and Checkpoint. The position requires extensive experience in network fundamentals, routing, switching, and troubleshooting. The role is hybrid and is offered as a fixed-term contract, emphasizing a strong understanding of network security principles. Candidates should have over 12 years of relevant experience and be adept at supporting network users and documenting configurations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installing and configuring network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Troubleshooting network issues and implementing solutions to restore functionality.
- Providing basic network support to end-users and resolving connectivity issues.
- Documenting network configurations for future troubleshooting and reference.
Key Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of Cisco Fabric (Spine and Leaf topology).
- Experience with Checkpoint, Juniper SRX, and Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Strong understanding of routing and switching concepts, including Layer 2 and Layer 3.
- Familiarity with ACI Fabric, automation, and scripting.
- Knowledge of ISE NAC and network monitoring tools like Solarwinds.
- Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN).
- Ability to configure network devices using vendor-specific commands.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of network security principles.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role- Senior Network Engineer
Location- London, UK (Hybrid)
Hiring type- FTC (Fixed term contract)
Exp- 12+ Years
Must have : Cisco Fabric (Spine and Leaf topology)
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- Checkpoint, Juniper SRX and Palo Alto Firewall knowledge (deployment and administration). Priority would be Palo Alto and Checkpoint being used for the role around 65% of day-to-day operations.
- Knowledge for Routing and Switching (35%) of the role would comprise of this especially for the upcoming LAN refresh in our DC’s. Good overall understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts.
- Knowledge of ACI Fabric’s would be useful including automation and scripting.
- ISE NAC and monitoring tools such as Solarwinds.
- Solid understanding of network fundamentals: This includes knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), different network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), and network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN).
- Network device configuration: The ability to configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment using vendor-specific commands or tools.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Network engineers must be adept at identifying, diagnosing, and resolving network issues that can arise from hardware, software, or configuration problems. Familiarity with network monitoring tools
- Good understanding of security principles: knowledge of security concepts for firewall, VPN’s, data etc to maintain a healthy network.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Installing and configuring network devices: This involves setting up routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment according to network specifications.
- Troubleshooting network issues: When network problems arise, network engineers diagnose the cause and implement solutions to restore functionality.
- Supporting network users: They may also provide basic network support to end-users, resolving connectivity issues or answering questions about network resources.
- Documenting network configurations: Maintaining clear and up-to-date network documentation is crucial for future troubleshooting and reference