Enterprise Network Engineer

Enterprise Network Engineer – 12 month Fixed Term ContractLocation: Stockley Park (near Uxbridge)Domain: TelecomsThis position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract and requires the candidate to be fully based on-site 5 days a week. The role may also involve participation in a rotating shift schedule to support critical network operations as needed. Situated within the telecommunications domain, the role demands a high level of responsiveness and reliability to ensure the stability and performance of essential infrastructure and services. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment where on-site presence is crucial to maintaining service continuity.Experience:5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering within complex, high-availability environments.Technical Expertise:Load Balancing: In-depth experience with F5 Local Traffic Manager (LTM) for application delivery and traffic optimization.Content Delivery & Security: Proficient in implementing and managing Akamai CDN and associated security solutions.Firewall & Security Management:Advanced knowledge of Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and centralized administration through FortiManager.Operational experience with Juniper SRX firewalls and Juniper EX/QFX switches.Network Access Control: Strong working knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for RADIUS-based authentication and access control policies.Switching Infrastructure: Experience managing Cisco Nexus 7000 series core switches in large-scale data center environments.Security & Segmentation: Proven track record in designing and maintaining Access Control Lists (ACLs), network segmentation, and perimeter defense strategies.Networking Fundamentals:Deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing.Strong command of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, with a focus on redundancy and high availability designs.Troubleshooting & Analysis:Demonstrated ability to perform effective packet capture and log analysis for diagnosing network performance and security issues.Skilled in using diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and vendor-specific logging platforms.Monitoring & Management:Familiarity with enterprise network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds, SNMP-based systems, and custom dashboards for real-time health and performance monitoring.