FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Network Engineer to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.
Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join their delivery-focused Network Team. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting HTB's network infrastructure across firewalls, routing & switching, voice, video, and load balancers. This is a hands-on role where you'll ensure resilience, availability, and security of systems that underpin the bank's growth.
Responsibilities:
Resolve tickets at first contact in line with SLA targets
Proactively manage open tickets, ensuring timely updates and closure
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues
Perform daily system checks and escalate abnormalities
Create and maintain SOPs and knowledge base articles
Track hardware/software lifecycle in the CMDB (EoL, EoS, contracts)
Deliver end-to-end network solutions aligned with business and security standards
Maintain network security against internal and external threats
Monitor and manage network performance for resilience and availability
Participate in projects, ensuring successful implementation
Identify opportunities for automation and optimisation (e.g., Network Automation, DevOps)
Document and maintain accurate diagrams and configurations
About You
Degree-level qualification or relevant work experience
Cisco CCNP minimum, with strong Data Centre / WAN / LAN expertise
Experience with Palo Alto / Cisco Firepower firewalls, routers, and switches
Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and Cisco ISE Radius/DOT1X
Cloud experience (Azure, AWS, Cloudflare)
Knowledge of IPT/VoIP solutions
Cisco ACI & DNA, SD-WAN, and load balancing solutions
Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, CheckMK)
Remote Access / VPN technologies and two-factor authentication
Network automation and DevOps knowledge
Minimum of 3 years' experience in network engineering
About Us
We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Why join us
Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
Annual leave and work-place pension