Network Engineer

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Day-to-Day Operations

• Manages the daily operation of network, monitoring performance, and responding to issues to ensure optimal functionality. 
• Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving network problems to maintain uptime and service reliability.
• Responsible for ensuring service uptime, proactively monitoring the environment, and resolving issues before they impact operations.

Infrastructure Maintenance

• Ensures all network infrastructure is operating efficiently by performing routine maintenance tasks, such as firmware upgrades and configurational adjustments.
• Compliance with security policies and standards across the network infrastructure
• Installation and Deployment of New Infrastructure
• Coordinates the planning, installation, and configuration of new network systems, ensuring that they are integrated smoothly into the existing infrastructure.
• Oversees testing, troubleshooting and works closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure projects meet specifications.
• Ensures all new deployments follow documented standards and integrate seamlessly with existing services, with full test and validation procedures completed.

Technical Coordination

• Acts as a coordinator for tasks carried out by Administrators and support teams, ensuring activities are completed to a consistently high standard.
• Provides clear guidance and prioritises tasks to meet operational demands as and when they arise.

Collaboration and Support

• Works with senior engineers and the network manager to align technical activities with broader team goals.
• Offers hands-on support for current operations and new projects while ensuring adherence to established policies and standards

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing

• Supports the upskilling of Administrators through structured knowledge-sharing and guidance.
• Ensures the overall growth and technical capability of the wider tech team.

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting

• Serves as the first point of contact for diagnosing and resolving network issues.
• Provides fast, effective solutions to minimise operational disruptions and escalates critical problems to the
  senior engineer when necessary

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintains accurate documentation of network configurations, changes, and ongoing tasks.
• Prepares performance reports, tracking issues and work completed to ensure transparency and
  keep the team informed

Continuous Improvement

• Proactively identifies areas for improvement in network processes, tools, and technologies.
• Recommends changes to enhance the team's performance and operational efficiency, contributing to the continuous improvement of infrastructure management

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential Criteria:

• Recent experience in network engineering or a related field, with a focus on maintaining and optimising network infrastructure
• Proven experience in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, ensuring minimal downtime
• Experience coordinating the installation and deployment of new network systems and
  collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors
• Hands-on experience in managing network security, applying patches, updates, and
  performing backups in compliance with security policies
• Network Management: Advanced knowledge of networking technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting
  network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex network issues. Ability to quickly implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and
  operational disruptions.
• Co-ordination: Ability to lead and coordinate tasks with administrators and support staff, ensuring high standards are maintained in both daily operations and project execution.
• Documentation: High attention to detail in maintaining accurate records of network configurations, tasks, and changes. Capable of generating reports to keep stakeholders
  informed of performance and issues.
• Mentorship: Skilled in mentoring junior team members, sharing knowledge, and encouraging professional development within the team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS)

CLOSING DATE: Monday 9th March 

Please note that due to the nature of this role this is an onsite role with travel expected to our sites in UK, EU & US.