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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** CEI
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Information Technology Consulting, High-Level Architecture, Multi-protocol Systems, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Netconf, Routing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Logging, Dynamic Routing, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Information Technology, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815151927-network-engineer

## About the Role

* Fortinet NSE4 certification and strong hands-on experience of FortiGate firewalls, FortiAnalyser and fortimanager
 * Solid grasp of firewall architecture.
 * Demonstrable experience in crafting and owning both High Level Design and Low Level Design documentation.
 * Good understanding of configuring firewall policies, address objects, NAT, Interfaces, Zones, Dynamic Routing (BGP), logging.
 * Good understanding of routing and switching especially of Nokia SROS devices (e.g. 7750) would be advantageous, else Cisco (CCNA/CCNP); MPLS, * Knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, F5 LTM/GTM (or other load balancing) and Mobile 5G technologies
 * Ability to apply Open-config and Vendor specific NETCONF-YANG models, JSON and XML payload for network automation to configure and manage firewalls
 * Knowledge of Python and GIT to manage configuration templates and develop Automation solutions

## Description

Hello,

Duration - 12+ Months

Location - 1 Brick Ln, London E1 6PU, United Kingdom (Hybrid/2 days a week)

Skills

 * Fortinet NSE4 certification and strong hands-on experience of FortiGate firewalls, FortiAnalyser and fortimanager
 * Solid grasp of firewall architecture.
 * Demonstrable experience in crafting and owning both High Level Design and Low Level Design documentation.
 * Good understanding of configuring firewall policies, address objects, NAT, Interfaces, Zones, Dynamic Routing (BGP), logging.
 * Good understanding of routing and switching especially of Nokia SROS devices (e.g. 7750) would be advantageous, else Cisco (CCNA/CCNP); MPLS

Nice to have

 * Knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, F5 LTM/GTM (or other load balancing) and Mobile 5G technologies
 * Ability to apply Open-config and Vendor specific NETCONF-YANG models, JSON and XML payload for network automation to configure and manage firewalls
 * Knowledge of Python and GIT to manage configuration templates and develop Automation solutions

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Information and Media, and Telecommunications

Thanks

Sugan


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