Network Engineer

We\’re working with an industry leading business, the below mission is as an EXTERNAL CONTRACTOR, long term on a daily rate basis. We are looking for an Network Engineer with experience on Cisco Meraki (Switches & Wifi), Checkpoint & Fortinet. This position is outside of IR35.

Interviews will be taking placing next week

Role:

• Role: Network Engineer
• Multi-year project
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure Cisco switches to comply with HO standards.
• Implement new Cisco networks in company offices across the UK and Europe.
• Proactively manage, support, and develop existing networks, including purchasing, configuring, and replacing EOL hardware (firewalls, switches, Wi-Fi).
• Deploy new Checkpoint Firewall hardware in UK and European offices.
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 issues.
• Assist in the implementation of MS Teams telephony solutions.
• Deploy Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi networks across UK and EMEA regional offices.
• Ensure a secure and reliable electronic environment in accordance with HO guidelines and approval.
• Review requirements, design, purchase, configure, install, and support network infrastructure in line with HO guidelines.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to agree on project requirements, deliverable timescales, and plans aligned with business needs.
• Configure routers and make route changes as needed.
• Deploy and support Cisco ISE and Radius server authentication in UK and regional offices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve support tickets using the Service-Now portal (3rd line firewall, network, VOIP support).
• Support and mentor other European IT departments on systems and provide assistance when necessary.
• Produce thorough documentation, including high-level and low-level designs.

Skills Needed:

• 5+ years working in a network engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco networking equipment, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues.
• Experience with deploying and managing Checkpoint Firewalls and Cisco ISE.
• Experience working with Fortinet technologies
• Proficiency in deploying Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi networks.
• Strong skills in producing high-level and low-level network design documentation.
• Capability to support and mentor IT departments across different regions.

If this role sounds interesting to you, please apply here. Please ensure your resume has full contact details.