Network Engineer

Join us as a Network Engineer at Peregrine Resourcing.

At Peregrine, we are always seeking specialist talent with the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude to place with our diverse range of clients. From business analysts in large government organizations to software developers in the private sector, we are continuously in search of the best talent to place now.

How Specialist Talent Works:

As a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits, you will be deployed across our client portfolio as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries.

The Role:

The Level 3 Network Engineering team is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure. As a team member, you will have a direct impact on network infrastructure design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. Your focus will be on creating engineering solutions to operational problems, optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure, and eliminating work through automation. You will also monitor network performance, coordinate planned maintenance, adjust hardware components, and respond to connectivity issues.

Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, possesses effective communication skills, has a strong sense of ownership, adapts quickly to new technologies, and has high career growth potential. The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Develop network architecture for a multi-tenant enterprise environment.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of architecture from inception to implementation and support.
• Build reusable designs and systems that promote scale, reliability, security, and efficiency.
• Manage and maintain multi-vendor, multi-protocol data center and backbone networks.
• Define and develop optimized network monitoring systems.
• Maintain consistency within the networking infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues.
• Participate in a regular on-call rotation.
• Analyze complex business problems related to enterprise network infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance to IT professionals.
• Manage multiple customer needs, prioritize tasks, and manage daily workload.
• Assist with internal projects and work with project managers on scope and timelines.
• Interface with all levels of employees and support engagement requirements.
• Write technical procedural documentation.

Skills & Experience:

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in service provider or enterprise-level network engineering or design.
• Deep understanding of network protocols (IP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF).
• Knowledge of network hardware internals and application protocols.
• Experience with network device firmware management and automation tools (Python, Perl, C++, Bash).
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms including PKI.
• Proven expertise with network hardware/software (Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Fortinet).
• CCNP certification required; JNCIA/JNCIS preferred.
• Strong understanding of wireless protocols and experience with Juniper Mist, Cisco WLC, Ruckus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to coach team members and analyze complex systems.

About us:

At Peregrine, we look beyond the immediate and build lasting partnerships with our clients, delivering flexible solutions for all resourcing needs. We help clients engage, develop, and harness skills to grow their workforce. We offer a range of benefits alongside your salary.

Our culture:

We embrace fresh ideas, love learning fast, and rely on openness and honesty. Our work benefits society by fostering digital talent and social mobility.

Our commitment to diversity:

We champion diversity and inclusion through initiatives that promote social mobility and environmental responsibility. Our teams are culturally diverse, representing over 20 nationalities, and we recruit from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with charities help us improve practices and foster inclusivity.

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