Role: Senior Network Engineer - Permanent
*Essential experience with Arista Switches & Firepower & Palo Alto.*
Reports to: Head of Infrastructure
Location: West London - Candidates must be located within 60-75 minutes commute to West London
Description
Location: This role is based in their office located in West London (potentially some hybrid working following successful induction/probation).
Our client is a dynamic business within the Energy/Oil & Gas sector committed to the sustainable development of its assets in their international location. They value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all operations.
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their IT team, playing a key role in maintaining and enhancing their global network infrastructure. You will ensure network stability, security, and efficiency across operations while driving improvements and innovation.
*Essential experience with Arista Switches & Firepower & Palo Alto.*
Key Responsibilities
* Network Design & Implementation: Contribute to the development and execution of the company's global networking roadmap.
* Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Maintain, monitor, and resolve issues in the global network infrastructure.
* Security & Incident Management: Act as the primary contact for network security events, analyzing alerts, vulnerabilities, and threats.
* Supplier & Vendor Management: Manage relationships with network service providers, ensuring optimal WAN, LAN, and hardware performance.
* Configuration & Optimization: Create and modify configurations on Cisco/Arista Switches, Routers, and Firewalls (Firepower & Palo Alto).
* Threat Analysis & Mitigation: Use threat intelligence services and security tools to identify and address vulnerabilities.
* Automation & Scripting: Implement network automation using Python and Ansible for efficiency.
* Technical Documentation & Training: Enhance documentation, train colleagues, and contribute to knowledge-sharing across teams.
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience in network design and implementation (Data Center, Campus, Wi-Fi, Security).
* Expertise in routing, switching, and network architecture.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible) (preferred).
* Industry certifications (ACE 5-7, CCNA, CCIE) (preferred).
* Experience with Azure networking and security (a plus).
* Experience with Network Overlay and Virtualisation is highly desired.
* Interest in researching emerging threats in the security landscape and analyzing real-world threats.
* Ability to travel internationally (up to 4 times a year, 5 days to 2 weeks).
*French speaking would be advantageous* #J-18808-Ljbffr