Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Job Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 2 days onsite and 3 days remote)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description:

• Currently should live in UK with valid Citizenship/Work permit to work in UK (We are not providing sponsorship)
• Should have at least 10 years of relevant experience
• Client interview will be for 1 hour
• Will have to go through BVC after selection, so ETA is 2 weeks after selection, set expectations accordingly

Mandatory Skills:

• Checkpoint, Juniper SRX and Palo Alto, Routing and Switching – should have current experience

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

Required Skills:

• 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.