Network Monitoring Engineer (Remote)

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Network Monitoring Engineer

Inside IR35

Remote working (occasional travel to Whitely possible)

The engineers responsibilities include:

*Work as part of a dedicated team to define network and server infrastructure monitoring across a large and diverse infrastructure

*Assist in creating CMDB Service Models

*Help define monitoring strategy and roadmap creation to deliver

*Proactive review and response including interaction with the Client.

*Ability to work in a dynamic agile team

*Using the customers Case management system Service now.

*Ability to follow documentation and processes.

*Ability to update documentation when necessary.

*Production of implementation and rollout plans.

*Production of test plans and test procedures.

*Test execution of build to confirm fit for purpose.

*Handover/training of support staff post implementation.

Required experience and competencies:

*Experience of large, diverse IT infrastructures and/or network from operational or support roles

*IT Service Management background, ideally ITIL, with strong comprehension of Configuration Management

*Monitoring tools experience such as Opsview, Nagios, Splunk and HP Oneview

*Network Monitoring tools such as Solarwinds and CA Spectrum

*Understanding and configuring SNMP / MIB's

*Working with and understanding Event Management data

*Ability to work in a dynamic agile team

*Experience in ITIL ICT service delivery on critical infrastructure

*Excellent communications skills, organisational skills and independent and autonomous working

*Experience of working under pressure to meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities

*People skills: able to motive, influence and drive individuals both inside and outside of their direct management

*Provide up to date and accurate reporting to program and customer

*Demonstrable ability to adapt to new technologies, skillsets and to learn quickly.

The actual work you will perform consists of a blend of operational support alongside the specification and implementation of new network infrastructure as part of a large, diverse, skilled and collaborative team. Occasional travel to other sites and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too - identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value - we are all catalysts for innovation and improvement and committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.