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Global Network Engineer
Our internationally recognised client is currently undergoing an exciting period of change and is looking for a Global Network Engineer to join their growing IT Team in Central London.
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with the ability to balance hands-on operations, work with project management and pre-sales, and contribute to the team spirit, mentoring junior engineers and contractors.
As a Global Network Engineer you will be required to:
*Implement and support all data and wireless networks including LAN, MAN, WAN, WLAN & Firewalls, mainly around Juniper platform.
*Participate in all aspects of IP Network Engineering functions relating to the worldwide network to comply with policies & standards. Contributing to the design and engineering of data network solutions.
*Help develop & implement standards and best practices.
*Provide guidance, mentoring, and leadership to other members of technical staff.
*Manage the IP addressing plan and related change in routers configuration.
*Produce device configurations from detailed design documents as per the client's standards (Switches & Routers).
*Perform capacity planning and monitoring/resolution of alerts.
*Participate in the Change Management Process, Design Reviews, and other client interactions to ensure a high-degree of client satisfaction.
*Resolve complex network issues/outages & communicate root-cause/remediation plan.
*Follow-up escalation & contribute to monthly QoS meetings with vendors.
*Provide telecom operational support if escalated to the global team for the Americas region.
*Translate the customer needs into feasible solutions and follow-up plan.
*Ability to collect requirements (functional, technical) and understand global contexts and related constraints.
*Turn conceptual ideas into complete network designs.
*Analyse different options from a service, technical and financial standpoint (cost analysis).
*Assist in the solutions selection process (RFP/RFQs writing and analysis of answers / Service-Technical parts).
*Scope & lead (technically hands-on) the planning and execution of data telecom projects and Technology migrations.
*Ensure project deliverables match client expectations by proactively informing manager of progress/obstacles.
*Take a leadership role and provide technical direction on Internet & addressing practices, VPNs, Firewalls, Proxies, IDS/IPS, etc.
The Global Network Engineer will ideally have exposure to:
*Demonstrable knowledge and experience in networking: Layer 3 Switching, TCP/IP, IP routing (BGP/OSPF, ISIS), of networking standards (ANSI, IETF, ISO, ITU-T, IEEE, NIST,), understanding of peering, MPLS, Metro-Ethernet. WLAN experience desirable.
*Proven track record of project managing/plan/design/config/implementation of regional/global networks.
*Solid experience in troubleshooting issues, including relationship with carriers/vendors/internal customers.
*Practical knowledge of hardware/software network security platforms and VPN's.
*Operational knowledge Juniper, Cisco and Alcatel devices.
*Hands-on experience with routing/switching infrastructures, network protocols.
*Any knowledge of Centralised IPT/WVoIP/Mobile data or Extreme/Bluecoat/Nokia checkpoint products would be desirable but not essential.
*You will also ideally have a Network Certification in Juniper, Cisco or Alcatel network products e.g. JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-ENT, CCNP, CCDP.
This role will also require the ability to be "on call" during week days and out of hours/weekends. Ad-hoc international business trips may also be required.
In return for your skills and experience my client is offering a salary of up to £70,000 and an excellent company benefits package! Please apply ASAP to be considered!
Emma Cubbin
Associate Consultant
?+44 (0) 121 234 9253 / +44 (0) 7904 480 058
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacubbin/
Senior Network Engineer / Juniper / Cisco / Alcatel / Permanent / London
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