Network Engineer
Taylor James Resourcing
In this role you will strengthen and operate the global IT network as a Level 3 infrastructure specialist. You will work within the Infrastructure team to deliver network projects and 3rd-line support for a FTSE-listed organization. You’ll tackle design, configuration, and troubleshooting across Cisco and Meraki platforms, while driving automation, documentation, and knowledge sharing. The role offers exposure to both on-prem and cloud network domains (Azure) and opportunities to lead technical delivery in a high-demand environment.
Responsibilities- Provide 3rd-line network support and project delivery within tight timeframes
- Lead/participate in network projects including office moves, vendor replacements, and data centre networks
- Create and maintain project and site documentation; conduct knowledge-sharing workshops
- Proactively monitor IT systems and implement preventive measures to reduce downtime
- Produce post-incident reviews and implement improvements
- Test and report on network and application performance; develop strategies to maintain/improve core infrastructure
- Enforce IT security policies and identify potential vulnerabilities; support incident/change management
- Manage on-call rotation and participate in weekend maintenance
- Architect and maintain LAN/WAN/Internet/intranet networks to meet business requirements
- Develop expertise in a technology area to become a trusted SME
- CCNP level certification or above
- Strong experience as a Level 3 Network Engineer
- Hands-on with Cisco and Meraki products
- Experience configuring/troubleshooting Cisco FTD, FMC, Switches, Nexus 5k/9k
- Experience with Meraki MX/MS/MR and SD-WAN
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst, ISR, and DNA Center
- CUCM/Cisco Voice experience
- In-depth Cisco ISE experience
- Multicast troubleshooting skills
- Azure cloud networking understanding
- Network automation via Python scripting
- Cisco AnyConnect VPN configuration/troubleshooting
- Linux experience ( desirable)
- ITIL processes knowledge
- On-call availability and weekend maintenance
- proactive problem-solving
- strong troubleshooting
- clear documentation and communication
- Cisco networking (Catalyst, ISR, FTD, FMC, DNA Center)
- Meraki (MX/MS/MR, SD-WAN)
- Nexus 5k/9k
Reference: WJ-747_30142867