Senior Network Engineer

Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Network Engineer. Based in Aberdeen, the role will be on a 12 month contract. ROLE We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise-scale network environments, with a strong hands-on background in Cisco routing and switching. The role requires expertise in designing, implementing and managing complex on-prem and public cloud network infrastructure to support the company’s onshore and offshore operations. Fully understanding the risk and reward of failing fast and implementing fit-for-purpose or ‘minimum viable product’ where appropriate is important, while ensuring security, integrity and availability is maintained. You must also understand the features of, and dependencies between technical infrastructure components when considering changes to, and upgrades or replacement of, said components.  Candidates should possess appropriate skills and competence, and be able to clearly demonstrate experience of designing, implementing, supporting, and evolving a modern and diverse enterprise network infrastructure. RESPONSIBILITIES Design and deploy scalable and secure network solutions to support business operations onshore and offshore. Configure and maintain Cisco routing and switching infrastructure to ensure high availability, resilience and performance. Configure and maintain Meraki wireless networks to ensure seamless connectivity onshore and offshore. Implement and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls and Global Protect VPN to ensure the highest levels of network security, access control, and advanced threat prevention. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills for diagnosing and resolving complex network issues. Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and other departments to support network-related projects, including cloud, complex application delivery, security, and infrastructure initiatives. Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, documentation, and ensure adherence to security best practices and industry compliance standards. Act as your own project manager to ensure your assigned tasks are delivered on-time and to specification. Contribute to the development of technical standards and roadmaps. Ensure all solutions align with company technical standards and legal/regulatory obligations.  Ensure agreed performance and availability metrics are realised.  Maintain the security and integrity of company assets and data. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and avoidance, and service improvement. Stay updated on emerging network technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continually improve the network infrastructure. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Exceptionally, experience may be acceptable in lieu of formal qualifications, in such cases, the candidate must have significant experience in the discipline area, including at least 3-5 years in a relevant technically responsible position. Demonstrable experience in network administration, analysis, and engineering in a medium to large enterprise environment. Able to assimilate new products/technologies rapidly, and to enthusiastically embrace new ideas.  Creative and innovative – challenge the status-quo.  Responsible – takes initiative with strong focus on delivery.  Agility – excellent prioritisation skills, enjoys complexity and high levels of demand.  Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP R&S) or equivalent level of experience. PCNSE or advanced level experience of Palo Alto Firewalls. ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred. Key Experience Required Proven experience in a similar role, with exposure to upstream Oil and Gas industry beneficial. Wide Area Networking WAN technologies and associated routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP. VRF and VLAN Cisco ISR and ASR Routers (2900/4000/1000ASR) Cisco Switching (3850/3650/2960X/4500X/6880/9K) and associated technologies such as VTP, STP, VSS Cisco Meraki Cisco Wireless Technologies including Meraki and Cisco Controller Based solutions Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), TACACS and 802.1X Advanced knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls, including policy configurations, VPNs, and Global Protect. Riverbed WAN acceleration products Solarwinds Monitoring, NetFlow, Syslog, SIEM logging QoS Cisco CUCM – Call Manager CUBE routers and SIP. Teams Telephony Exposure to Azure Networking – vNet’s, Peering/Routing, NSGs, ExpressRoute, overlay networks, etc