Network Engineer – ICT Services - Merton
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Interim Network Engineer – ICT Services
Job Ref: Merton TCL JM 200924Pay Rate: £335.25 per day PAYE
Hours per week: 35-40 Monday - Friday, normal working hours
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 3 months
City: Merton
We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Contract Network Engineer to join our team on a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role is based on-site near Croydon, with the requirement to work 5 days a week. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure within a large and diverse organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, and administer Cisco Wireless, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE, Infoblox, and Palo Alto firewalls and Proxy.Manage and maintain Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, and Palo Alto Firewalls.
Provide operational support and troubleshooting across Layer 2 and Layer 3 network concepts.
Work with network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and more.
Implement and manage network security principles, including VPNs, firewalls, and data protection.
Collaborate with IT specialists, service providers, and end-users to ensure smooth network operations.
Apply your understanding of structured cabling to support and enhance network infrastructure.
Use network monitoring tools to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network performance issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the network and meet service delivery targets, while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
Minimum Cisco CCNA or Palo Alto PCNSA certificate.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 3 years' operational experience with Cisco Wireless, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE, Infoblox, and Palo Alto firewalls.Strong knowledge of Cisco Wireless, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, and Palo Alto Firewalls (deployment and administration).
Good understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts.
Solid grasp of network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF, as well as a strong understanding of LAN, WAN, and WLAN architectures.
Proficiency in troubleshooting network issues, diagnosing problems, and using network monitoring tools.
Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewalls and VPNs, to maintain a secure and reliable network.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal abilities.
Experience working in large, diverse organisations and dealing with users, specialists, and service providers.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms.We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.
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Job Ref: Merton TCL JM 200924
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