Network Engineer

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