Network Consulting Engineer - Systems Integrator

Join a global technology services provider delivering expertise in digital transformation, data insights, and complex IT solutions. With specialists operating across more than 50 countries, the organization supports mission-critical projects and helps customers deliver large-scale technology transformation. This company is seeking an experienced Project Network Engineer to support a major transformation programme within the energy sector. The role involves working across the full project lifecycle, from discovery and design through to implementation, testing, migration, and handover, while collaborating with senior stakeholders and technical teams. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today! Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver enterprise network solutions across routing, switching, and Firewalls, with a strong focus on project delivery
• Produce high-quality low-level designs, build documentation, and migration plans
• Deploy, configure, test, and optimise Cisco-based network infrastructure
• Support modern network architectures, including three-tier campus and spine-leaf/fabric designs (eg ACI, VXLAN EVPN)
• Configure and manage Palo Alto Firewalls, including Panorama, NAT, VPNs, and security policies
• Carry out proof-of-concept work, lab validation, and technical testing
• Troubleshoot complex issues across implementation and migration phases
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and customer stakeholders
• Support structured change execution and ensure adherence to governance processes
• Maintain accurate documentation including diagrams, configs, and as-built records
• Participate in technical workshops and design reviews

Skills/Must Have:

• Strong enterprise networking background with proven project delivery experience
• Cisco expertise at CCNP level preferred (CCNA with strong experience considered)
• Solid experience across routing, switching, and core network protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VXLAN, VLANs, HSRP/VRRP)
• Understanding of modern data centre and campus network design
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama highly desirable
• Strong documentation and technical design capability
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Experience working in structured, regulated environments
• Exposure to sectors such as energy, utilities, oil & gas, defence, or OT is advantageous
• Familiarity with platforms such as VMware, Nutanix, or Hyper-V is beneficial

• £400 Per Day - £450 Per Day