Job Title: Network Engineer
Job Type: Contract Outside IR35
Location: London (Preferred)
Job Purpose
The Network Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting, maintaining, and optimizing the company’s network infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in enterprise networks who is passionate about troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Lead the resolution of complex network issues impacting performance, access, or availability across global sites.
- Project Implementation: Deliver network onboarding and enhancement projects, including data center and site integrations.
- Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor LAN, WAN, and wireless performance, resolving bottlenecks and optimizing throughput.
- Documentation & Standards: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and contribute to process improvements.
- Automation: Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline network operations and reduce manual tasks.
- Infrastructure Support: Support changes in data center environments and site networks in coordination with IT teams.
- Mentorship: Share expertise with junior team members and support knowledge transfer initiatives.
- Strategic Input: Contribute to planning and evaluating new technologies that improve the network landscape.
- Disaster Recovery: Ensure backup procedures and recovery processes are reliable and tested regularly.
Candidate Profile
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP required; Cloud (AWS, Azure), ITIL, or Project Management certifications preferred
Technical Skills:
- Expertise with Cisco (Routing, Switching, Nexus, ACI, Firepower), Zscaler, Checkpoint, Brocade, and Tufin
- Familiarity with SDN, SD-WAN, and SASE architectures
- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Ansible)
- Experience with Windows and Linux-based environments
Professional Experience:
- Proven experience supporting and implementing network infrastructure using Cisco and Checkpoint technologies
- Hands-on troubleshooting of complex network issues, including collaboration with cross-functional and vendor teams
- Experience designing and deploying Tufin-based network access controls
Contact Detail:
Lorien Recruiting Team