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Date: 19 Apr 2024

Location: London, GB, EC3M 7AF

Company: Walkers Global

Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

Walkers treat everyone as the intelligent grown-ups they are. We take a grown-up approach to getting the job done – trusting and empowering our people to deliver consistently, and enabling them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world we operate in.

Overview of role

 

This requirement is for a 12 month FTC Senior network engineer based within the London office location working as part of the global 24/7 IT Infrastructure team.

The “Senior Network Engineer" role is responsible for the management and ongoing maintenance of network systems technologies across the Walkers enterprise. The role requires activity in the planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting and optimising all local and global wide area network services, associated software and communication links. This person will also troubleshoot network performance issues, as well as analyse and monitor network traffic.

Core technologies for which the incumbent is responsible include networking hardware and software, WAN\LAN technologies and communication systems. The incumbent will work as part of the team within the global IT function to ensure the network enterprise is managed and remains available 24/7/365.

This is a hands-on role, and in-depth technical knowledge is required with respect to a number of core networking devices including Cisco, HPE, Aruba switches and access points, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, Palo Alto network and firewall devices, Riverbed, NetApp and 3PAR storage, Teams Voice, Mitel PBX, Citrix NetScaler and Kemp load balancing technologies.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

  • Install and configure network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs and any other relevant ancillaries typical to the role.
  • Inspect, maintain, and where necessary replace network cabling and other network-related equipment.
  • Perform scheduled monitoring and analysis of all aspects of network performance across the organization’s LAN, WAN, and wireless deployments. Identify and remedy network performance bottlenecks and recommend enhancements to meet new or changing network demands.
  • Plan and implement any improvement, modification, or replacement of network infrastructure components whilst ensuring adherence to industry standards.
  • Establish connectivity and uptime service level agreements.
  • Ensure the stable operation and efficient performance of company networks.
  • Ensure network and IP connectivity of all workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure.
  • Work closely with the infrastructure team to deliver global system stability and availability.
  • Participate in projects, conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
  • Enforce the default levels and standards expected within technology equipment rooms, data-centers, equipment racks, cabling standards, patching and records keeping.
  • Assist with any relevant annual IT budget requirements.
  • Carries out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the job.

 

Education, Skills & Experience

  • University degree in Computer Science or other relevant disciplines or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant professional certifications, for example: Palo Alto PCNSE, HR Aruba ACSA or ASA, Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior network role.
  • Extensive experience of network systems, global configuration standards, relevant protocols and standards across all leading vendor products and services within the enterprise space.
  • Experience of software defined and cloud-based networking.
  • Experience working in an enterprise level global networking role.
  • Ability to work in an on-call support function within the team to provide 24/7/365 outside of core working hours through a structured team rota system.
  • Ability to travel if required both regionally and globally for working needs.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex hardware, software and networks.
  • Experience of existing global hardware products including Cisco, Palo Alto, Veeam, Rubrik, Aruba, Meraki, HP, NetApp, Flow etc.
  • Experience of network management and analysis tools, including Logic Monitor, Datadog, Solarwinds, Grafana, Network Config Manager and other equivalent market products.
  • Knowledge of IDS/IPS/AV and other network security measures.
  • Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and roadmaps applicable to the off-shore industry.

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.