Network Engineer Placement Programme

Queen Square
Leeds, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 117K

Job location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Software System Penetration Testing
Border Gateway Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocols
Unix
Computer Networks
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Internet Protocol
Network Architecture
Routing
Network Service
Cisco Nexus Switches
Open Shortest Path First
Zero Trust Network Access
Wireless Networks
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Cisco networks
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Our client is seeking experienced Network Engineers to join their Network Service Data Team, providing day-to-day support for incidents and change requests across a large, enterprise-scale environment. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working across the full lifecycle of network services-from design and implementation through to live transition and operational support-while applying modern engineering principles to deliver secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure. Key Responsibilities

  • Installation, configuration, and support of Production, Non-Production, and Disaster Recovery network infrastructures

  • Support and resolution of incidents and delivery of network change requests

  • Design, documentation, and implementation of network infrastructure across development, testing, and live environments

  • Apply modern engineering practices including: o Software Defined Networking (SDN) o Automation and orchestration o Infrastructure as Code (IaC) o Advanced observability and monitoring

  • Ensure secure, reliable, and highly available network services in an enterprise environment

Requirements

  • Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting LAN and WAN networks

  • Solid understanding of IP networking

  • Knowledge of core routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, Spanning Tree) to CCNA level or equivalent

  • Proven experience securing internet-facing services

  • DNS and DHCP experience across Windows, Unix, and internet environments

  • Understanding of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing

  • Excellent troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and resolution skills Desirable Technical Experience

  • Security and firewall technologies, including Cisco FTD and Check Point

  • F5 Application Delivery Controllers

  • Cisco Wireless and Cisco Secure Access

  • Cisco ACI and Cisco Hybrid ZTNA

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