Network Engineer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Bicester
- Salary
- 45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 19 May 2021
- Closes
- 16 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client is hiring for a Network Engineer to join their growing team in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Responsibilities:
* Assist with design of operational standards for firewall configurations, network change requests, documentation, and performance troubleshooting procedures in a global environment.
* Maintain a secure and auditable firewall configuration.
* Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting network performance issues.
* Design, implement, and maintain a proactive network monitoring strategy.
* Work closely with Infrastructure and Information Security teams on the network design improvements, development, and operation of secure services.
* Provide trusted advice to management on network security architecture and operational improvements.
* Evaluate emerging network and firewall management tools and other related products.
* Be self-motivated and flexible, ability to prioritize and multi-task on multiple highly visible and complex projects.
* Work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
* Maintain expert knowledge and experience with network security standards.
* Able to work within a defined change management process and willingness to participate in periodic after-hours scheduled maintenance.
* Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for network issues.
Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field of study with a network engineering focus.
* 5-10 years of IT operational support experience, preferably in a global infrastructure
* 3-5 years of experience as a network engineering or network security professional with a focus on network architecture, implementation, and support.
* Experience supporting multiple global data centres.
* Experience with host and network-based security across multiple architectures and platforms
* Knowledge of security industry standards such as ISO and NIST a plus
* Knowledge of and experience with cloud computing concepts and application security architecture
* Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills with an ability to represent complex data in executive level graphical reporting dashboards.
* Extensive expertise with general firewall configuration and support, including IPsec VPN configuration and troubleshooting.
* Experience with Fortinet firewalls, Cisco switches and Meraki Wireless Access Points strongly preferred.
* Experience with VeloCloud SD-WAN desired
* Significant experience with load balancing appliances and software, such as Citrix NetScaler and/or Zscaler preferred.
* Strong experience in network traffic monitoring, analysis, packet capture, and troubleshooting.
* Prior experience installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points.
* Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, BGP, 802.1x)
* Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
Responsibilities:
* Assist with design of operational standards for firewall configurations, network change requests, documentation, and performance troubleshooting procedures in a global environment.
* Maintain a secure and auditable firewall configuration.
* Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting network performance issues.
* Design, implement, and maintain a proactive network monitoring strategy.
* Work closely with Infrastructure and Information Security teams on the network design improvements, development, and operation of secure services.
* Provide trusted advice to management on network security architecture and operational improvements.
* Evaluate emerging network and firewall management tools and other related products.
* Be self-motivated and flexible, ability to prioritize and multi-task on multiple highly visible and complex projects.
* Work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
* Maintain expert knowledge and experience with network security standards.
* Able to work within a defined change management process and willingness to participate in periodic after-hours scheduled maintenance.
* Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for network issues.
Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field of study with a network engineering focus.
* 5-10 years of IT operational support experience, preferably in a global infrastructure
* 3-5 years of experience as a network engineering or network security professional with a focus on network architecture, implementation, and support.
* Experience supporting multiple global data centres.
* Experience with host and network-based security across multiple architectures and platforms
* Knowledge of security industry standards such as ISO and NIST a plus
* Knowledge of and experience with cloud computing concepts and application security architecture
* Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills with an ability to represent complex data in executive level graphical reporting dashboards.
* Extensive expertise with general firewall configuration and support, including IPsec VPN configuration and troubleshooting.
* Experience with Fortinet firewalls, Cisco switches and Meraki Wireless Access Points strongly preferred.
* Experience with VeloCloud SD-WAN desired
* Significant experience with load balancing appliances and software, such as Citrix NetScaler and/or Zscaler preferred.
* Strong experience in network traffic monitoring, analysis, packet capture, and troubleshooting.
* Prior experience installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points.
* Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, BGP, 802.1x)
* Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful