Network Engineer (SC)

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Reading, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 124K

Job location

Reading, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol
Complex Networks
Data Centers
Networking Hardware
Network Security
Network Configuration and Change Management
Network Architecture
Network Monitoring
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
Virtual Local Area Networks
Reliability of Systems
Juniper
SC Clearance

Job description

  • Manage and support the day-to-day operation of the network infrastructure
  • Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity using appropriate toolsets
  • Respond to and resolve incidents, service requests, and escalations within agreed SLAs
  • Perform proactive maintenance, patching, and upgrades across network devices
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, and data centre environments
  • Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure network reliability and performance
  • Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, processes, and changes

Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Network Engineer to support and maintain a complex enterprise network environment. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with strong hands-on expertise in Extreme and Juniper technologies, who thrives in operational support and troubleshooting scenarios., * Strong hands-on experience with Extreme Networks and Juniper technologies

  • Proven background in network support, administration, and troubleshooting
  • Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP)
  • Experience with network monitoring and management tools
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve issues in high-pressure environments
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Security Requirements:

  • Must hold active SC Clearance

Desirable:

  • Experience working in secure or government environments
  • Exposure to firewall technologies and network security principles
  • Relevant certifications (e.g. JNCIA/JNCIS, Extreme certifications, CCNA/CCNP)

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