Network Engineer

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6-month initial contract
Work Setup: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
Clearance Required: Active UK SC Clearance required; MOD SC Clearance preferable

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Network Engineer with strong enterprise networking experience to support a Network Operations Centre (NOC) across complex technology landscapes. The successful candidate will provide expertise across the full lifecycle of network solutions performing a mixture of RUN and Project activities to deliver a stable secure efficient and well-managed infrastructure.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot and configure enterprise networks across complex infrastructure environments.
• Diagnose and resolve network incidents to support stable and efficient network operations.
• Implement network changes in accordance with established operational and change management processes.
• Undertake project tasks in support of internal and external Project Managers.
• Support Cisco ACI software-defined networks across multi-site and multi-pod environments.
• Support enterprise firewalls including Palo Alto Check Point Cisco Firepower Cisco ASA and AnyConnect Remote Access.
• Support enterprise Wi-Fi technologies including Cisco WLC and other enterprise wireless solutions.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find routing issues across BGP OSPF and EIGRP environments.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of networking protocols including IPSEC HSRP BGP OSPF and EIGRP.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Network Operations Centre capabilities and infrastructure support practices.
• Strengthen existing technical capabilities through professional training certifications and practical experience.

Qualifications :

• Have a proven track record supporting enterprise networks with valid networking technical certifications demonstrating proficiency.
• Have in-depth experience supporting Cisco ACI software-defined networks across multi-site and multi-pod environments.
• Have experience supporting firewalls including Palo Alto Check Point Cisco Firepower Cisco ASA and AnyConnect Remote Access.
• Have experience supporting enterprise Wi-Fi technologies including Cisco WLC or equivalent solutions.
• Have strong troubleshooting and fault-finding experience across BGP OSPF and EIGRP routing environments.
• Have a deep understanding of networking protocols including IPSEC HSRP BGP OSPF and EIGRP.
• Have hands-on experience with ACI Palo Alto Panorama VPN ISE SDA and Citrix NetScaler.
• Hold active UK SC Clearance.
• Be a sole UK National with profiles having no more than 28 days spent outside the UK during the past 5 years.
• Be able to work onsite 3 days per week in Manchester or Barrow.

Additional Information :

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair transparent and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills experience and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract