Network Engineer

Palo Alto
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 70K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Border Gateway Protocol
Cloud Computing
Complex Networks
Junos
Python
Network Security
Network Layer
Open Shortest Path First
Paessler Router Traffic Grapher
Ansible
Wide Area Networks
System Availability
Juniper
SolarWinds (Software)
Palo Alto Networks
Terraform

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Juniper and Palo Alto technologies to join our growing team. This is a hands-on technical position where you'll take ownership of designing, implementing, and supporting complex network infrastructures across enterprise environments. You'll work closely with architecture, security, and operations teams to ensure high availability, strong security posture, and continuous service improvement., + Design, implement, and optimise enterprise network solutions across multi-site environments.

  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Juniper routing & switching platforms (EX, MX, QFX series).
  • Manage, configure, and support Palo Alto NGFWs, including security policies, threat prevention, URL filtering, and GlobalProtect.
  • Lead network migration, refresh, and enhancement projects.
  • Monitor network performance, analyse capacity, and proactively address issues.
  • Collaborate with security teams to implement best-practice firewall and segmentation strategies.
  • Maintain accurate network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and change records.
  • Mentor junior engineers and act as SME for escalations.

Requirements

Essential

  • Extensive hands-on experience with Juniper routing/switching platforms.

  • Strong proficiency with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and associated security technologies.

  • Deep understanding of Layer 2 & Layer 3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, VXLAN, EVPN etc.).

  • Experience in designing and supporting large-scale enterprise or service provider networks.

  • Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.

  • Strong troubleshooting and packet-level analysis skills.

  • Experience with change control and ITIL processes. Desirable

  • Certifications such as JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, CCNP/CCIE or similar.

  • Knowledge of automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform).

  • Exposure to SD-WAN, SASE or cloud networking (Azure/AWS).

  • Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Junos Space, Panorama).

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