At a Glance
- Tasks: Deploy and support enterprise IP network infrastructure in dynamic environments.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on innovative networking solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with exciting projects and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by implementing cutting-edge networking technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience with Cisco and VMware technologies; strong troubleshooting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 30 £ per hour.
This is a highly hands-on contract role for an experienced IP Network Specialist to deploy, implement and support complex enterprise networking infrastructure across data centre and virtualised environments.
Location: Onsite, South East England, Greater London, City, EC2A 4NE.
Contract type: Temporary, Contract, Full-Time, 24 months+.
Rate: £30.00 per hour, gross umbrella pay, inside IR35.
Role Purpose: Deploy, implement, migrate and support enterprise IP network infrastructure, ensuring successful delivery of networking solutions across routing, switching, data centre and virtualised environments while maintaining operational stability and service quality.
Technology Stack:
- Cisco Catalyst Switching Platforms
- Cisco Nexus Data Centre Switching
- Enterprise Routing & Switching
- VMware NSX
- VMware NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW)
- LAN & Data Centre Networking
- Network Migrations & Cutovers
- Enterprise IP Networking
- DNS
- SD-WAN
Core Activities:
- Deploy and support enterprise IP networking solutions
- Configure Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and VMware NSX environments
- Deliver network migrations, cutovers and firewall deployments
- Troubleshoot LAN, data centre and virtualised networks
- Implement solutions from technical designs
- Support network optimisation and operational improvements
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and records
Responsibilities:
- Deploy, implement and support enterprise IP network infrastructure
- Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus switching platforms
- Deliver VMware NSX implementation and Distributed Firewall configuration activities
- Interpret high-level and low-level technical designs and execute deployments accordingly
- Support onsite implementation projects, migrations and network cutovers
- Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, LAN and data centre networking issues
- Support virtualised networking environments and security segmentation initiatives
- Participate in technical discussions relating to DNS and SD-WAN technologies
- Produce accurate implementation documentation and technical records
- Ensure network deployments meet operational, technical and quality standards
- Collaborate with project, engineering and operational teams to ensure successful delivery
Deliverables:
- Successful deployment of enterprise network infrastructure
- Cisco Catalyst and Nexus implementation activities
- VMware NSX and Distributed Firewall deployments
- Network migration and cutover execution
- Technical implementation documentation
- Operationally stable and secure network environments
- High-quality troubleshooting and incident resolution
Working Environment:
- Enterprise Networking Environment
- Onsite Customer Locations
- Large-Scale Infrastructure Programmes
- Data Centre & Campus Network Deployments
- Fast-Paced Technical Delivery Environment
- Collaborative Engineering & Infrastructure Teams
Candidate Profile – Essential:
- Hands-on Routing & Switching
- Strong Cisco Catalyst deployment and support
- Strong Cisco Nexus deployment and implementation
- VMware NSX deployment and implementation
- Distributed Firewall (DFW) configuration and support
- Network deployment and implementation roles
- Network migration and cutover
- Strong troubleshooting and fault-resolution
- Ability to interpret technical designs and implement solutions
- Working independently within onsite customer environments
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Candidate Profile – Desirable:
- Experience within large enterprise or global infrastructure environments
- ITIL operational process knowledge
- Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP or equivalent)
- VMware certifications
- Data Centre networking experience
- SD-WAN exposure
- DNS operational knowledge
Key Traits:
- Strong deployment and implementation mindset
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Self-sufficient and proactive approach
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capability
- High attention to detail
- Quality and delivery focused
- Comfortable working in customer-facing environments
Network Deployment Engineer in London employer: MECS Communications
As a Network Deployment Engineer in South East England, you will join a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge enterprise networking solutions. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and hands-on experience with the latest technologies. With a focus on operational excellence and innovation, we offer a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact our clients' success.
