Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer Job Type: Contract Outside IR35 Location: London (Preferred) Job Purpose The Network Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting, maintaining, and optimizing the company’s network infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in enterprise networks who is passionate about troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Advanced Troubleshooting: Lead the resolution of complex network issues impacting performance, access, or availability across global sites. Project Implementation: Deliver network onboarding and enhancement projects, including data center and site integrations. Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor LAN, WAN, and wireless performance, resolving bottlenecks and optimizing throughput. Documentation & Standards: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and contribute to process improvements. Automation: Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline network operations and reduce manual tasks. Infrastructure Support: Support changes in data center environments and site networks in coordination with IT teams. Mentorship: Share expertise with junior team members and support knowledge transfer initiatives. Strategic Input: Contribute to planning and evaluating new technologies that improve the network landscape. Disaster Recovery: Ensure backup procedures and recovery processes are reliable and tested regularly. Candidate Profile Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP required; Cloud (AWS, Azure), ITIL, or Project Management certifications preferred Technical Skills: Expertise with Cisco (Routing, Switching, Nexus, ACI, Firepower), Zscaler, Checkpoint, Brocade, and Tufin Familiarity with SDN, SD-WAN, and SASE architectures Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Ansible) Experience with Windows and Linux-based environments Professional Experience: Proven experience supporting and implementing network infrastructure using Cisco and Checkpoint technologies Hands-on troubleshooting of complex network issues, including collaboration with cross-functional and vendor teams Experience designing and deploying Tufin-based network access controls