Network Engineer

Robert Half

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job Description:Robert Half Technology are assisting a global market leading consultancy to recruit a Network Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid working - London basedThe Network Engineering team is responsible for ensuring availability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure. As a member of the team, you have a direct impact on network infrastructure design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. You are focused on creating engineering solutions to operations problems, optimising existing systems, building infrastructure, and eliminating work through automation. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components, and responding to network connectivity issues.Role
  • The Network Engineer will develop network architecture for a multi-tenant enterprise environment.
  • Be responsible for the lifecycle of architecture from inception to working with engineering teams on implementation and supportability of design.
  • Build reusable designs and systems that promote scale, reliability, security and efficiency.
  • Manage and maintain multi-vendor, multi-protocol datacenter and backbone networks.
  • Define and develop optimised network monitoring systems.
  • Develop and maintain consistency within the networking infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and remedy network related issues.
  • Assist with internal projects as necessary, and work with project managers to set the scope and timelines of new projects to meet completion deadlines.
Profile
  • The Network Engineer will have a deep understanding of network protocols, including IP and related transports, BGP, EIGRP and OSPF.
  • Understanding of network hardware internals, including forwarding, filtering, and policing mechanisms.
  • Understanding of application protocols, including DNS, IPSEC, HTTPS, and TLS.
  • Practical experience in network device firmware management in a large-scale enterprise environment.
  • Experience developing network automation tools in at least one language (Python, Perl, C++, Bash, etc.).
  • Experience with and understanding authentication mechanisms including PKI.
  • Proven expertise with network hardware and software, preferably including Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Fortinet etc. - CCNP certification required, JNCIA/JNCIS certification preferred.
  • Strong understanding of wireless protocols with proven experience in Juniper Mist, Cisco WLC and Ruckus
Company
  • Global market leading consultancy
  • Hybrid working - London based
  • Initial 6 month contract
Salary & BenefitsThe salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.Requirements:Network Engineer, Juniper, Cisco, Routing, Switching, Wireless

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