Network Engineer

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Network Engineer - 6 months - Harlow

Global client is looking for a highly experienced Network Engineer who will primarily responsible for the design, support, maintenance and overall operation of the network estate. The successful candidate will ideally be qualified to expert level in core network technologies and is responsible for providing expertise, technical leadership and input to the design and operation of the company's UK LAN/WAN infrastructure.

Experience/ Skills:

Essential

- Deep knowledge of network systems, including design, troubleshooting, infrastructure (hardware, software and telecommunications), maintenance and operations.

- Direct experience in building scalable and highly available distributed networks.

- Experience problem solving and troubleshooting complex, distributed network systems.

- Expert in routing and switching - CISCO IOS and NX-OS knowledge is required

- Demonstrated knowledge of firewall and Intrusion Detection Systems.

- Experience of configuring and troubleshooting VoIP, DNS, IPAM, VPN & IPSec, BGP & OSPF routing, load balancers, optimisation technologies and proxies in an enterprise environment.

- Strong familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.

- Knowledge and solid understanding of industry best practices. Develop long term vision of technologies and solutions.

- Ability to learn complex systems and business processes and define requirements for solutions.

- Demonstrates clarity of thinking to work through limited information and vague problem definitions.

- Able to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical experts in other technical competencies

- SC cleared or the ability to become SC cleared.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics, although significant experience and track record with tertiary qualifications is acceptable.

Cisco Certified Network Professional (minimum) CCIE preferred

Desirable

- Prior experience of defence or highly regulated technical industry.

- Cisco CCIE/CCar Certification

- CISSP, CEH, Brocade Fibre Channel switching, TOGAF

- Suitable business and/or technical leadership skills in technology consulting, managed and professional services in commercial or public sector organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Leads and supports the design, installation, maintenance, administration, and support of UK networks in a complex multi-protocol LAN/WAN environment

- Performs any and all activities associated with the network infrastructure and telecommunications services. Including switching, routing, encryption, security, optimisation, VoIP, wireless and appropriate management tools.

- Responsible for all aspects of technical network configuration and device hardening across hardware, software, cabling, bandwidth engineering, configuration planning, administration, and support of data and voice communications networks.

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