Network Engineer
We're working with an industry leading business, the below mission is as an EXTERNAL CONTRACTOR, long term on a daily rate basis. We are looking for an Network Engineer with experience on Cisco Meraki (Switches & Wifi), Checkpoint & Fortinet. This position is outside of IR35.
Interviews will be taking placing next week
Role:
- Role: Network Engineer
- Multi-year project
- Outside IR35
- Hybrid
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure Cisco switches to comply with HO standards.
- Implement new Cisco networks in company offices across the UK and Europe.
- Proactively manage, support, and develop existing networks, including purchasing, configuring, and replacing EOL hardware (firewalls, switches, Wi-Fi).
- Deploy new Checkpoint Firewall hardware in UK and European offices.
- Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 issues.
- Assist in the implementation of MS Teams telephony solutions.
- Deploy Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi networks across UK and EMEA regional offices.
- Ensure a secure and reliable electronic environment in accordance with HO guidelines and approval.
- Review requirements, design, purchase, configure, install, and support network infrastructure in line with HO guidelines.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors to agree on project requirements, deliverable timescales, and plans aligned with business needs.
- Configure routers and make route changes as needed.
- Deploy and support Cisco ISE and Radius server authentication in UK and regional offices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve support tickets using the Service-Now portal (3rd line firewall, network, VOIP support).
- Support and mentor other European IT departments on systems and provide assistance when necessary.
- Produce thorough documentation, including high-level and low-level designs.
Skills Needed:
- 5+ years working in a network engineering role.
- Strong knowledge of Cisco networking equipment, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues.
- Experience with deploying and managing Checkpoint Firewalls and Cisco ISE.
- Experience working with Fortinet technologies
- Proficiency in deploying Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi networks.
- Strong skills in producing high-level and low-level network design documentation.
- Capability to support and mentor IT departments across different regions.
If this role sounds interesting to you, please apply here. Please ensure your resume has full contact details.
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