Job Description
The L3 Network Engineer will cover the management, maintenance and support of network infrastructure, perimeter security systems and network management platforms on a 6 month contract.
This role requires onsite work in Huntingdon for three days a week.
We offer an attractive salary inside IR35 circa £450-£500 per day.
Key Responsibilities:
· Supporting network and security infrastructure with a focus on datacentre networks, including LAN/WAN/WLAN/Firewalls/Application/VPN/Delivery Controllers.
· Troubleshooting complex network issues, identifying network bottlenecks and implementing solutions to ensure optimal network performance.
· Optimizing network infrastructure to ensure maximum performance and scalability.
· Maintaining accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations and inventory records.
· Performing day-to-day patching, maintenance and operation of these systems in secure environments.
· Continual improvement of the systems based on changing demands.
· Liaising with various departments within the business.
· Coordinating with third-party suppliers and partners to support, maintain and implement these systems.
Additional duties may be required due to changing circumstances, but the general character or level of responsibility to the post will remain the same.
Skills & Experience:
Essential;
· Extensive experience of enterprise DC/LAN/WAN network management.
· In-depth knowledge of Cisco ACI, Cisco ASA, FortiGate firewalls and VMware NSX.
· Familiarity with network monitoring, troubleshooting and management tools.
Interpersonal Skills;
· Strong communication skills.
· Ability to converse technical terms and definitions to non-technical personnel.
· Excellent report writing skills.
· Meticulous with excellent attention to detail.
· Interest in Continual Service Improvement.
· Ability to multitask and handle large amounts of complex information.