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# Network Engineer - Next Generation Firewalls

- **Company:** IP PEOPLE LTD
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Consulting, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Microsoft Visio, Networking Basics, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815084895-network-engineer-next-generation-firewalls

## About the Role

* Experience with Next-Gen Firewalls - Fortigate, Palo Alto etc
 * Solid understanding of networking principles (CCNA R&S / JNCIS-ENT level knowledge)
 * Strong grasp of Layer 2 & 3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP)
 * Cisco or Juniper experience
 * Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent certifications (CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS)
 * Firewall experience (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco)

## Description

Network Engineer | 24/7 Operations | Next Generation Firewalls

A highly successful Managed Service Provider, offering Connectivity, Cloud, Infrastructure, and more is seeking a Network Engineer to join their 24/7 operations team.

Location: London (24/7 shift pattern - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

The Role

As a 2nd Line Network Engineer, you'll take ownership of Layer 2 and 3 customer tickets, changes, and requests, as well as working with Next Gen Firewalls. You would be working closely with and receiving training/guidance from senior engineers to resolve technical challenges.

 * Troubleshoot and resolve customer network issues across switching, routing, wireless, and security environments
 * Manage support tickets, incidents, and changes with professionalism and accountability
 * Deliver clear, consistent communication with customers and internal teams
 * Contribute to project delivery by assisting with configuration and implementation
 * Maintain accurate documentation including Visio diagrams and technical summaries

What You'll Bring

 * Experience with Next-Gen Firewalls - Fortigate, Palo Alto etc
 * Solid understanding of networking principles (CCNA R&S / JNCIS-ENT level knowledge)
 * Strong grasp of Layer 2 & 3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP)
 * Cisco or Juniper experience
 * Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent certifications (CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS)
 * Firewall experience (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco)

Seniority level

 * Mid-Senior level

Employment type

 * Full-time

Job function

 * Information Technology
 * Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting


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