@mecscomms is recruiting a contract Network Engineer, home based, remote working, on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider.
The roles will have ownership for the management & delivery of bespoke & complex IP networks, IPVPN, IDA WAN & firewall security network solutions for global Enterprise customers.
The IP Network Engineer will configure, commission, provision, implement & support service & network activation for Core, Internet, IP, Cloud & Data products.
If you possess a Cisco CCNA / CCNP / CCIP / CCDP & have experience in IP networking, IPVPN, MPLS, Security, Firewalls, network operations, provisioning, implementation, configuration, migration, troubleshooting or support, I'm keen to hear from you.
Position: CCNA Network Engineer, Cisco Implementation Engineer, Deployment Engineer
Location: Home based, remote working, work from home
Duration: 12+ month contract
Hours: Monday - Friday 09.00 -17.30
Gross Rate: £20 - inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential
Key Activity:
1. Provisioning of Core IP, Data & Network Security solutions
2. Solution implementation & configuration
3. IP Network implementation
4. Remote configuration & commissioning
5. End to end deployment
6. Change & delivery management
7. New product deployment
8. Process management
9. Governance & Control
Overview:
The IP Network Engineer will be responsible for the configuration, commissioning, delivery, implementation & documentation of new customer deployments across complex IP WAN network solutions for Core, Internet, IP, Cloud & Data products including IPVPN, MPLS, Security, Firewall & IDA WAN network solutions.
Responsibilities:
1. Provisioning of Core IP, Data & Security solutions for Enterprise customers
2. Configuration of solutions over IP Internet, Cloud & Managed Cisco Service Provider core networks
3. Translating customer solution design into robust technical solutions & their deployment
4. Operational activities including Network configuration & integration of customer equipment
5. Manage Provide, Change & Cease activity
6. Customer circuit deliveries & planned outages / changes
7. Carry out pre & post configuration testing to ensure error free installation (Layers 1, 2 & 3)
8. Assist with the implementation of new Internet & Cloud based products, systems & processes
9. Provide an escalation point for engineers requiring technical support
10. Provide technical representation at customer & project related meetings
11. Ensure quality assurance is maintained
12. Maintaining associated customer & network documentation
Candidate Profile:
Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds from IP support to implementation and configuration, through to junior network engineers or telecommunications graduates and candidates with CCNA certifications.
Ideally you will have some previous network implementation engineering experience ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator or similar type of technology managed services provider.
Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following:
1. Network delivery for fixed-line WAN telecommunications services & product
2. IP, Data & Transmission principles & protocols for Network Build
3. Strong understanding of fixed line WAN products; Cisco, IP WAN, VPN, MPLS, Connectivity, IDA
4. MPLS & VPN knowledge
5. Experience with Routing Protocols (BGP, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, ISIS)
6. Layer 2/ 3 principles & protocols to across multiple MPLS networks
7. Direct Internet, IP Transit, Internet Routing, RIPE database, Cisco Routers & Switches, PPP, MLPPP, Ethernet, configuring Cisco, Alcatel & Juniper devices
8. TCP/IP protocols & services (TCP / UDP, IPSec, VoIP, SNMP, DNS, Radius / TACACS+, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, ISIS), Transmission fundamentals
9. IP network provisioning & implementation
10. Cisco CCNA or CCNP or CCIP or CCDP accreditation
It is essential for candidates to currently hold OR be eligible to pass BPSS (Basic Check) and SC level security clearance checks.
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