Xcede Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Network Engineer
3-month contract
Inside IR35
Market Rate
Hybrid - Manchester
We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Network Engineer to join our client, a key player in delivering some of the UK’s largest and most complex major infrastructure programmes. This role demands expertise in hybrid environments, including on-premises, Azure, and SASE technologies.
You will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing support of resilient network infrastructure to ensure optimal reliability, scalability, and performance. Additionally, you will provide both remote and on-site support for enterprise network infrastructure, serving approximately 7,500 internal users across the UK, EMEA, and APAC regions.
Responsibilities
* Work across BAU operations and projects & programmes
* Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
* Configure and install software and network devices
* Monitor network performance and integrity
* Resolve support issues that have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure
* Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
* Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)
* Communicate with users when needed
* Maintain complete technical documentation
* Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
* Train and mentor other team members, to ensure cross-training / skilling
Requirements & Skills
· F5 and Cisco Meraki skills and experience
· Solid background in network administration and architecture
· In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP)
· Familiarity with access control models and network security
· Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g Python, Perl) is an advantage
· Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds)
· Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco NX-OS, IOS-XE)
· Proven experience with Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama, PAN-OS, LSVPN)
· Highly experienced troubleshooting skills
· Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP) or proven knowledge on this level
For more information, please apply below.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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