At a Glance
- Tasks: Validate and integrate enterprise networks for a cutting-edge private 5G deployment.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm in the heart of Solihull's manufacturing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, potential contract extension, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology, shaping the future of network integration.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in enterprise network engineering with strong troubleshooting skills.
The predicted salary is between 48060 - 58740 £ per year.
- IP & Transport Integration Engineer
- Private 5G deployment | Enterprise network integration
- Location
- Solihull, West Midlands
- Contract
- 4-6 months
- Day rate
- Competitive - dependent on experience
The opportunity
We are supporting a confidential customer project delivering a private 5G deployment within a major UK manufacturing environment.
The assignment requires an experienced IP and transport engineer to support enterprise network integration, transport validation, WAN/MPLS connectivity, VPN integration, security alignment and acceptance testing.
Key responsibilities
- Validate enterprise LAN integration, IP addressing, VLAN and VRF configuration.
- Verify routing implementation, including OSPF configuration and enterprise MPLS integration.
- Validate transport-path resiliency and support WAN connectivity troubleshooting.
- Validate firewall policies, IPSec VPN connectivity, network segmentation and Qo S alignment.
- Execute throughput and latency testing and support fault-management and integration validation.
- Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, routing, firewall and VPN issues.
- Support end-to-end service validation, operational readiness and hypercare activities.
- Contribute to performance and capacity reviews and support timely issue resolution.
Essential experience
- At least five years of enterprise network engineering experience.
- Strong enterprise LAN/WAN experience across both IT and operational technology environments.
- Hands-on experience with VLAN, VRF and OSPF configuration and validation.
- Solid knowledge of MPLS networks and IP transport.
- Practical experience of IPSec VPNs and firewall integration.
- Strong Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting capability.
Desirable experience
- Experience within manufacturing or industrial network environments.
- Private 5G transport integration experience.
- Experience with Cisco, Arista or HPE switching technologies.
- Experience supporting formal acceptance testing and operational handover.
- Key deliverables
- Enterprise LAN, routing and VPN integration successfully validated.
- Network acceptance testing completed, including throughput and latency checks.
- Transport connectivity and resiliency verified.
- Integration defects supported through resolution and operational acceptance.
- Engagement details
- Initial 4-6 month contract, with potential for extension as the wider programme develops.
- Site-based delivery in Solihull within a manufacturing environment.
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant hands-on delivery experience against the essential requirements.
Senior Network Integration Engineer in Solihull employer: Apex Talent Solutions Careers
As a leading player in the telecommunications sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in Solihull, West Midlands, our team enjoys competitive day rates and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge Ericsson Private 5G projects within a major UK manufacturing environment, ensuring meaningful contributions to innovative technology solutions.
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