Senior Network Engineer - Azure, Cisco, Palo Alto, WANLAN, Cisco Meraki
Our leading global law firm client are looking to recruit a Senior Network Engineer (Azure, Cisco, Palo Alto, WANLAN, Cisco Meraki) on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis to be responsible for the management and ongoing maintenance of network systems technologies across the the firm.
The right Senior Network Engineer (Azure, Cisco, Palo Alto, WANLAN, Cisco Meraki) will be involved in the planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting and optimising all local and global wide area network services, associated software and communication links. This person will also troubleshoot network performance issues, as well as analyse and monitor network traffic.
Core technologies for which the incumbent is responsible include networking hardware and software, WANLAN technologies and communication systems. The incumbent will work as part of the team within the global IT function to ensure the network enterprise is managed and remains available 24/7/365.
This is a hands-on role, and in-depth technical knowledge is required with respect to a number of core networking devices including Cisco, HPE, Aruba switches and access points, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, Palo Alto network and firewall devices, Riverbed, NetApp and 3PAR storage, Teams Voice, Mitel PBX, Citrix NetScaler and Kemp load balancing technologies.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
- Install and configure network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs and any other relevant ancillaries typical to the role.
- Inspect, maintain, and where necessary replace network cabling and other network-related equipment.
- Perform scheduled monitoring and analysis of all aspects of network performance across the organization's LAN, WAN, and wireless deployments. Identify and remedy network performance bottlenecks and recommend enhancements to meet new or changing network demands.
- Plan and implement any improvement, modification, or replacement of network infrastructure components whilst ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Establish connectivity and uptime service level agreements.
- Ensure the stable operation and efficient performance of company networks.
- Ensure network and IP connectivity of all workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure.
- Work closely with the infrastructure team to deliver global system stability and availability.
- Participate in projects, conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
- Enforce the default levels and standards expected within technology equipment rooms, data-centers, equipment racks, cabling standards, patching and records keeping.
- Assist with any relevant annual IT budget requirements.
- Carries out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the job.
Education, Skills & Experience
- University degree in Computer Science or other relevant disciplines or equivalent experience.
- Relevant professional certifications, for example: Palo Alto PCNSE, HR Aruba ACSA or ASA, Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior network role.
- Extensive experience of network systems, global configuration standards, relevant protocols and standards across all leading vendor products and services within the enterprise space.
- Experience of software defined and cloud-based networking.
- Experience working in an enterprise level global networking role.
- Ability to work in an on-call support function within the team to provide 24/7/365 outside of core working hours through a structured team rota system.
- Ability to travel if required both regionally and globally for working needs.
- Experience troubleshooting complex hardware, software and networks.
- Experience of existing global hardware products including Cisco, Palo Alto, Veeam, Rubrik, Aruba, Meraki, HP, NetApp, Flow etc.
- Experience of network management and analysis tools, including Logic Monitor, Datadog, SolarWinds, Grafana, Network Config Manager and other equivalent market products.
- Knowledge of IDS/IPS/AV and other network security measures.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Knowledge of industry standards and roadmaps applicable to the off-shore industry.