Job Title: Network Engineer Level 3 Location: London, UK Duration: 6-month contract (Inside IR35) Working Mode: Hybrid Job Description: This position is responsible for supporting the design, configuration, monitoring and maintenance of network hardware, systems, and software; including preparing any documentation for future reference and ensuring communication regarding network security and other issues is provided timely. Essential Duties: • Develop and implement detailed logical designs in areas of: • Routing and Switching • Network security and Firewalls • Multicast architecture • MPLS and SD-WAN working knowledge preferably • Develop secure network designs, maximizing the usage of equipment such as routers and switches. • Analyse traffic behaviours, identifying and resolving any congestion or traffic issues. • Establish procedures and best practices for data backups and disaster recovery operations. • Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. • Work with internal and external customers to fill information gaps and communicate architecture, technical solutions and DC audits. • Work closely with the HQ Network team and pro-actively update the HLD and LLDs as required to upkeep the information with hands-on experience in MS-Visio • Life-cycle management, patching, firmware and O/S upgrade and hardware refresh. • Good understanding and knowledge of working principles of DC Compute and Storage & Backup Hardware to provide 1st level support as needed. • Good understanding of Azure and AWS Cloud connectivity via Cloud exchange or Express route / Direct connect respectively. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification in routing and switching, Service Provider or higher, or equivalent knowledge and experience. • 5 years’ experience required, preferably in a Financial service environment. • Ability to design, deploy, and maintain MPLS, VPN and VRF network cores. • Ability to design, deploy, and maintain QoS across customer’s network. • Experience with Cisco is mandatory; experience with Juniper and Palo Alto, preferred. • High level of understanding of OSPF and BGP routing protocols. SR and IS-IS, preferred. • Experience with Cisco NXOS, IOS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR. • Knowledge of industry standard network systems design and implementation. • Knowledge of security and communications networks; and knowledge of technical and user-related aspects of a personal computer environment, preferred. • Experience with the following is preferred: TACACS, RADIUS, DNS, DHCPv4, DHCPv6, or IPAM/DDI. • Problem Solving: identifies and resolves problems timely; gathers and analyses information effectively; develops alternative solutions; uses reason when dealing with emotional topics. • Communication Skills: speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; responds well to questions, presents effectively in group meetings or settings, ability to read and interpret written information. • Interpersonal Skills: focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; open to others’ ideas.