Senior Network Engineer

Overview of role

Office: London (2 days in the office required per week as a min; non-negotiable) 

This requirement is for a 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 & Nexus switches and Access Points, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi, Palo Alto Firewalls and Azure Networking technologies.

Job Duties

• Manage and maintain Azure Firewalls, VPN Gateway. Manage Azure Networking components including VNETs, peering, UDRs, service endpoints, landing zones, Azure vWAN and configuring Express Route etc.
• Install and configure network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls 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

Knowledge and/or Experience

• Recent relevant 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.
• Experience troubleshooting complex hardware, software and networks.
• Experience of existing global hardware products including Cisco, Palo Alto, Nexus, Aruba, Meraki, SD-WAN 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.

Education

University degree in Computer Science or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Relevant professional certifications to validate the skills required to manage the above technologies, for example: Palo Alto PCNSE, HP Aruba ACSA or ASA, Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Good grammatical skills and the ability to prepare high-quality documentation, reports and training material.
• Self-starting, enthusiastic, a team-player collaborative.
• Able to conduct research into network issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and driven with concise attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks within a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to function efficiently and autonomously to achieve key strategic goals for the team and effectively manage time across parallel work streams.
• Strong customer service orientation with a 'can-do' approach at all times.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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