Role: Network & Security Engineer
Rate: Inside IR35
Location: Full time onsite in Harmondsworth, West Drayton
Duration: 6-months initially
The Role
We are looking for Network L2 and L3 admins for one of the major airlines in the UK. This role is customer-facing and requires strong technical hands-on and good communication skills as outlined below.
Your responsibilities:
* Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of OSI layers 1-7, with the ability to apply analytical and troubleshooting skill sets to solve complex problems across all networking disciplines
* Monitor the performance and capability of the network using diversified tools. Identify the malfunctioning of hardware, software, and alerts events.
* Triage or troubleshoot the issues & incident, within the defined areas. Follow Standard Operating Manuals and coordinate with third party vendors, customer contacts, or other IT teams to implement solutions and resolutions.
* Develop strong relationships with the customer and all other support departments.
* Experience in supporting the Cisco WLAN Controllers, SSID and Access Points
* Experience on Implementing and troubleshooting Firewalls Security, VPN's, NAT policy, Software Patch management
* Configuring and troubleshooting routing & switching protocols: Set up and troubleshoot protocols like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, STPs, VRF, MC-LAG, FHRP, DMVPN, NAT Policy.
* Solid understanding of LAN, WAN and SDWAN concepts (including wireless LAN) with experience in supporting enterprise class routers, switches in a global and enterprise network environment.
* Experience on Implementing and troubleshooting Internal and External DNS, IPAM, DHCP for IP management.
* Experience in Implementing and troubleshooting F5 LTM administration, SSL Certificate renewal, iRules creation, Software Upgrade & Patching
* Proactive Analysis: Review and analyze the DATA from Network Monitoring Tools to identify the best course of action to avert potential crises.
* Test & Implement software patches & firmware for the network & security devices
* Vendor or Supplier coordination, Problem-solving skills and ability to meet reasonable deadlines.
* Major / High Severity Incidents management & Problem, Vendor Management
Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
* Routing & Switching (Cisco/Juniper - OEM's) - DC
* DC-Core Network Protocol BGP/OSPF concepts
* Checkpoint Firewall - Network Security & VPN concepts
* Cisco Wireless & SD WAN concepts
* F5 LTM
* DNS/DHCP, IPAM
* CCNP, CCSA, F5 Certificate
* Good to Have
* Cisco Meraki
* AWS Networking,
* Cisco ISE & Security
* NMS: BIG IQ, SolarWinds, CA Spectrum, Thousand eyes, NetBrain, Firewall Monitoring Tools (Checkpoint)
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
* Client facing role so looking for the candidates with good communication, managing high pressure environments and negotiation skills