Enterprise Network Engineer ? 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Stockley Park (near Uxbridge)
Domain: Telecoms
This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract and requires the candidate to be fully based on-site 5 days a week. The role may also involve participation in a rotating shift schedule to support critical network operations as needed. Situated within the telecommunications domain, the role demands a high level of responsiveness and reliability to ensure the stability and performance of essential infrastructure and services. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment where on-site presence is crucial to maintaining service continuity.
Experience:
- 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering within complex, high-availability environments.
Technical Expertise:
- Load Balancing: In-depth experience with F5 Local Traffic Manager (LTM) for application delivery and traffic optimization.
- Content Delivery & Security: Proficient in implementing and managing Akamai CDN and associated security solutions.
- Firewall & Security Management:
- Advanced knowledge of Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and centralized administration through FortiManager.
- Operational experience with Juniper SRX firewalls and Juniper EX/QFX switches.
Networking Fundamentals:
- Deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing.
- Strong command of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, with a focus on redundancy and high availability designs.
Troubleshooting & Analysis:
- Demonstrated ability to perform effective packet capture and log analysis for diagnosing network performance and security issues.
- Skilled in using diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and vendor-specific logging platforms.
Monitoring & Management:
- Familiarity with enterprise network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds, SNMP-based systems, and custom dashboards for real-time health and performance monitoring.
