Join us a Network Engineer for our client.
At Peregrine, were always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.
How Specialist Talent Works:
At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. As a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits, you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries.
The Role:
The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of the organizations networking infrastructure. The role requires a strong technical background in network technologies and protocols, as well as the ability to diagnose and resolve network failures and recurring issues. The engineer will ensure high levels of network availability, performance, and security to meet the business's operational requirements.
Key responsibilities:
Network Configuration & Deployment Configure and deploy routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. Perform network equipment upgrades, firmware updates, and patches. Implement and document network configurations, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP). Assist in provisioning new network circuits and services. Troubleshooting & Incident Response Diagnose, analyse, and resolve network failures and recurring issues in LAN, WAN, and wireless environments. Respond to network-related incidents and service tickets within agreed SLAs. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for network outages and implement permanent fixes. Use network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG) to proactively detect and resolve performance bottlenecks. Maintenance & Optimization Monitor network performance and implement changes to improve speed, reliability, and security. Manage network inventory, including IP address allocation and hardware/software assets. Regularly review and update network documentation, diagrams, and configurations. Support preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and ensure optimal performance. Collaboration & Support Work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support cross-functional IT projects. Provide network expertise in IT change management and business continuity planning. Liaise with vendors and service providers to escalate issues and coordinate external support. Offer technical support and mentoring to junior staff as needed. Security & Compliance Enforce network security policies, including access controls, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. Support compliance with regulatory and internal security requirements (e.g., ISO, NIST). Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and participate in security audits.
Relevant experience & skills: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, NAT, and subnetting. Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, or equivalent networking equipment including Fortinet Fortigate firewalls and FortiManager, Juniper SRX firewalls and Juniper switches, Cisco ISE for RADIUS and network access control, Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches Proficiency in managing firewalls, load balancers, and wireless networks. Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. F5 LTM (Local Traffic Manager) Akamai CDN and security solutions
About us:
At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want. We have a range of benefits you will receive alongside your salary.
Our culture:
At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and were always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society whether its finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility.
Our commitment to diversity:
At Peregrine, were proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit for our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.
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