Infrastructure and Network Engineer - Azure, Palo Alto, Meraki.....

Our customer is a leading independent consultancy of 1000 plus people, that uses powerful cutting edge IT tools across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics sectors.

As the Network Infrastructure Azure Engineer, you will be working at the intersection of traditional network infrastructure and cloud network infrastructure. You will support an environment consisting of Meraki Enterprise, and Palo Alto Firewalls across multiple sites. You will play a crucial role in a heavily focused project and transformation phase. This position is more than solving technical challenges; it's about taking ownership of personal and professional growth, embracing change, and helping to drive transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update and create processes and procedures
• Develop, support and continuously improve the technology infrastructure, spanning multiple physical office and numerous MS Cloud subscriptions
• Maintain the Teams Telephony Solutions
• Hands-on implementation of WAN solutions and network migration tasks based on physical and cloud platforms
• Hands-on implementation of Wireless Networks
• Design and implement standardised templates and configuration baselines, that enable teams to efficiently self-serve solutions where appropriate
• Maintain and manage access to Console Services
• Proactively drive the automation of manual or repetitive network infrastructure tasks to reduce overheads and standardise practises
• Manage and implement security control measures such as access control lists, DDoS protection etc
• Management of Azure, AWS, and Google Computer Cloud Virtual Networks
• Configure and support WAN technologies, including OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, GRE, IPSEC, VPNs, QOS, Multicasting, and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity
• Perform device upgrades specifically relating to Cisco Meraki Network devices and Palo Alto Firewalls
• Manage and maintain the organisation’s On-Prem and Cloud LAN, WAN, and firewall services, ensuring availability, security, and performance
• Set up and maintain VLANs, switches, and related network infrastructure, including proactive monitoring and maintenance
• Work with InfoSec and the Security Engineers to ensure consistent and robust network and firewall security
• Monitor network performance, identify trends, and provide capacity planning and resource management insights
• Provide network expertise to internal and externals projects, engaging with stakeholders as required
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, implementing preventative measures to avoid recurrence. Own incidents until resolved.
• Participate in an on-call rota providing 24/7 support across 365 days of the year for critical and high priority incidents

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• 50% split role between Infrastructure and Networks
• Experience of TCP/IP and Subnetting and knowledge of modern network infrastructure technologies
• First-hand experience of Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Enterprise equipment, physical network infrastructure technologies, cloud network infrastructure technologies
• Strong Azure skills
• IaC Skills preferably on Terraform and Consul
• OS Skills (Windows Desktop and, Windows Server)
• Automation skills and experience of Cloudflare or similar
• Experience of managing IP based networks, WAN technologies, virtual server technologies, cloud, DHCP/DNS, and SAN/NAS storage technologies
• Ability to define and develop policy and process, taking responsibility for collaborating and supporting other staff in wider governance groups
• Ability to make technical decisions by managing levels of risk and complexity, recommending decisions as and when risk and complexity changes or increases
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate several work streams simultaneously, while balancing priorities and quality
• Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically, both in writing and orally

Permanent role, Salary circa £75k. Good benefits package, 26 days leave plus public holidays, pension, medical etc. Tech study time allowance, £2500 self-invest study to grow. On Call: Participation in an on-call rota, after completion of probation period (1 week in 6 to 8). London, Nr Bond Street tube, great offices. 40% time in office, hybrid, role is open due to growth.