May 28, 2024
Senior Network Engineer
"Public Sector*
* 1 day per week on site*
*£52-57K*
The role:
- To provide the technical support, development, and installation function in relation to the IT network and associated infrastructure.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day operational network administration and maintenance of the IT systems in accordance with agreed processes and the IT and Digital Strategy.
- This role supports a customer base of 4000+
- Work with the Enterprise Architect and other Networks officers to plan, to manage and coordinate IT network projects and minor works to ensure operational efficiency.
- To assist the Enterprise Architect by monitoring, reviewing, and reporting the performance of the network environment ensuring appropriate alerts are made when required.
- To work independently, project managing changes to the network infrastructure and produce processes and procedures to support them.
- Supervise, mentor, and train the Network Support Officers, technically.
Key Skills and experience:
- Multiple years of networking experience operating in an Enterprise IT environment including Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls; Routing protocols such as OSFP and BGP
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, network hardware, software, and network security. Ability to translate business request into network solutions and then implement and operate those network solutions.
- Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
- Strong analytical skills and be able to identify, troubleshoot and solve complex problems related to network infrastructure
- Broad knowledge of Next Generation firewall technology
- Extensive experience with LANs, WANs, VPNs, Firewalls and Wireless
- Holder of network certifications to Cisco CCNP level or equivalent level from other network vendors.
- Demonstratable hands on experience with a majority of the following:
- Cisco switches (VSS, VPC, EtherChannel) and firewalls, Cisco, FortiGate or Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Catalyst Wi-Fi Access points, Cisco ISE, Cisco SD-Access, Wi-Fi site surveying.
Please apply with an updated CV
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.