Network Engineer

Role : Network Engineer

Location : London, UK

Type : FTC

JD :

· Checkpoint, Juniper SRX and Palo Alto Firewall knowledge (deployment and administration). Priority would be Palo Alto and Checkpoint being used for the role around 65% of day-to-day operations.

· Knowledge for Routing and Switching (35%) of the role would comprise of this especially for the upcoming LAN refresh in our DC’s. Good overall understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts.

· Knowledge of ACI Fabric’s would be useful including automation and scripting.

· ISE NAC and monitoring tools such as Solarwinds.

· Solid understanding of network fundamentals: This includes knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), different network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), and network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN).

· Network device configuration: The ability to configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment using vendor-specific commands or tools.

· Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Network engineers must be adept at identifying, diagnosing, and resolving network issues that can arise from hardware, software, or configuration problems. Familiarity with network monitoring tools

· Good understanding of security principles: knowledge of security concepts for firewall, VPN’s, data etc to maintain a healthy network.

Roles and Responsibilities:

§ Installing and configuring network devices: This involves setting up routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment according to network specifications.

§ Troubleshooting network issues: When network problems arise, network engineers diagnose the cause and implement solutions to restore functionality.

§ Supporting network users: They may also provide basic network support to end-users, resolving connectivity issues or answering questions about network resources.

§ Documenting network configurations: Maintaining clear and up-to-date network documentation is crucial for future troubleshooting and reference