We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer to join an established Law firm in central London.
3 days onsite in City Thameslink per week.
You will be acting as the sole Lead Engineer for the firm, reporting directly to the Technical Operations Manager- and responsible for maintaining their existing LAN/WAN infrastructure.
Great opportunity to lead projects to enhance and expand their network capabilities, including office moves and changes.
Skills and Experience:
- Relevant Azure and Cisco qualifications.
- Preferred certifications: Palo Alto, VMware VeloCloud, FortiGate.
- Over 5 years of experience in network engineering.
- High-level and low-level design (HLD/LLD) documentation skills.
- Strong knowledge in the Microsoft Azure cloud stack.
- Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Azure environments.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructure using Cisco Campus Networking 9300 series and Cisco Nexus switches.
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto Prisma Access firewall policies to ensure secure access to critical applications and data.
- Implement and manage VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions to optimize network performance and ensure reliable connectivity across multiple locations.
- Administer and configure FortiGate Firewalls for advanced security measures and threat management.
- Monitor network performance, identify issues, and perform necessary troubleshooting to maintain optimal network health.
- Develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and standards to protect organizational assets.
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to assess and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Provide advanced technical support and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the network infrastructure remains robust and up-to-date.
- Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.
If you are a highly skilled network engineer with a passion for maintaining and improving network infrastructure, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a dynamic and supportive environment