Senior Network Engineer

Glasgow
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Senior Network Engineer - Contract

Location: Remote, UK

Duration: 12 Month

Rate: £400 Inside IR35

Sector: Financial Services

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer for a leading financial sector company, where your expertise will drive transformative projects in the realm of cybersecurity. This contract position offers a unique chance to showcase and expand your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As the Senior Network Engineer  you will work with the Network Infrastructure and voice team to deliver:

Configuration and maintenance of routing, switching and security devices within the enterprise campus and Data Centre environments.

Working collaboratively with other colleagues and contribute towards technical decision making, to deliver results and identify ways to improve performance and effectiveness.

Lifecycle management for all network devices including upgrades, capacity management and succession planning.

Support delivery of Network/Voice solution design documents.

Technical support for complex problems and sharing of specialist experience.

Using knowledge of network design principles to develop advanced switching and routing, security, Data Centre, architectures with VPN and wireless domains.

Skills and Experience Required:

Financial Industry

Network Security

Detailed knowledge in TCP/IP, Lan, Wan, VPN, Wireless, routing protocols and network monitoring

Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services

Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite (MSP, PowerPoint etc.) and ServiceNow

This role is ideal for a seasoned Senior Network Engineer seeking to make a significant impact within a prestigious financial institution. Embrace this chance to lead transformative projects and drive innovation in cybersecurity.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry

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