Senior Network Engineer
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Job description
The position is a Senior Network Engineering role. Expectation is the successful candidate will cover BAU project and support activities ultimately with an expectation to become part of a 24x7 On-Call rota., This Network Engineering role focusses on both the support and implementation of Network infrastructures in a large multi-vendor multi-site environment for a DXC Customer. Role focus will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, WiFi, Load Balancing, IPAM and Security infrastructures, both onsite and remote, with a key focus on Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, F5, Infoblox, RSA and Broadcom product portfolio., Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
- Maintain data network hardware and systems.
- Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues.
- Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors.
- Assess and upgrade legacy network components as needed.
Technical Support And Leadership
- Provide technical support for both internal and external customers.
- Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions.
- Lead network problem escalation and resolution.
Network Installation And Configuration
- Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks.
- Deploy network applications on servers and voice equipment.
- Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution.
- Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Security appliances.
Documentation And Communication
- Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status.
- Draft proposal documentation to address customer requirements.
Requirements
This role is hybrid with 2 days in office at either our Erskine or Newcastle site. Successful candidate should have or be willing to obtain SC clearance. To meet criteria you will be a British Citizen with no other citizenships and lived in the UK for the last 5 years, Expectation is the successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor environment working as part of a team delivering both project engineering and Network support functions., * Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP level.
- Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex environment.
- Strong technical documentation skills.
- Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP.
- Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with firewalls, ideally Palo Alto, Cisco or Juniper Firewalls.
Other Skills
Experience working with two or more of the following: -
- Configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers.
- Cisco WiFi deployment and management
- InfoBlox IPAM service
- Cisco AnyConnect deployed on Firepowers (running ASA OS)
- Broadcom proxies
- F5 Load Balancers
- RSA 2 factor Authentication services, * Experience in data networking with Cisco infrastructures.
- Proven experience troubleshooting LAN / WAN / FW systems and technical infrastructure.
- Knowledge of modern network systems, networking principles, and data or video communication.
- Eligible for or currently possess SC clearance (Mandatory).