At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and support secure enterprise network infrastructure while leading upgrades and incident resolutions.
- Company: Renowned IT client based in Guildford, UK with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive contract role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Onsite role with a collaborative global team environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your skills in enterprise network security.
- Qualifications: 6-10+ years in enterprise network security with strong troubleshooting and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Hi, We are looking for a Network Engineer for one of our renowned IT client based in Guildford, UK.
If interested please share your updated CV to discuss further on the role.
Contract.
Role: Network Engineer | Location: Guildford Business Park, Guildford, Surrey GU2 8XG or Bournemouth, UK | Contract: 6 months duration | Onsite.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in enterprise network security and data center networking.
The role involves supporting, enhancing, and securing complex, high-availability network environments, as well as leading key initiatives such as upgrades, migrations, and incident resolution.
The ideal candidate will have deep hands‑on experience with security technologies, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with global teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support secure enterprise network infrastructure.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network security platforms and appliances.
- Lead network install, upgrade, migration, and decommissioning activities.
- Handle major network incidents and contribute to root cause analysis documentation.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and security across distributed environments.
- Perform packet analysis and advanced troubleshooting using industry‑standard tools.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional and global teams to deliver network changes.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Maintain clear technical documentation and operational procedures.
- Required Skills & Experience
- Technical Skills
- Cisco ISE (Expert Level): Authentication policies, authorization profiles, device profiling, certificate management and device onboarding.
- Cisco ASA / Firepower (FTD): VPN, NAT, ACLs, routing, clustering, Firepower Management Center (FMC), packet tracing.
- Check Point R80. x: Smart Console, VPN, IPS, rule optimization and high availability / clustering.
- F5 APM: Access policy creation, VPN configuration, SAML / OAuth integrations.
- Data Center Switching & Routing: Cisco Nexus (5K / 7K / 9K), VLANs, v PC, OSPF / BGP fundamentals.
- Packet Analysis Tools: Wireshark, tcpdump.
- Cloud Networking: Exposure to AWS and/or Azure networking (desirable).
- Automation & Scripting: Python, Ansible (preferred but not mandatory).
- Professional Experience
- 6–10+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network security.
- Proven experience working in large‑scale, distributed, high‑availability environments.
- Strong background in managing complex network transformation projects.
- Experience leading and resolving major incidents in production environments.
- Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to lead changes independently with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative mindset with experience working across global teams.
- Capability to mentor and support junior network engineers.
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Network Engineer in Guildford employer: Technopride Ltd
Join a leading IT client in Guildford, where as a Network Engineer, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills while working on complex network environments alongside global teams. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive workplace that prioritises high availability and security, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
