Network Implementation Engineer

In this role you will lead hands-on network implementations across complex enterprise environments, from discovery to handover. You will work with cross-functional teams to deploy and optimise Cisco Meraki, Catalyst and related technologies across multiple London sites. You’ll tackle challenging migration, testing and configuration tasks, driving reliable, secure connectivity and ongoing improvements. This contract offers exposure to large-scale deployments and a chance to shape network change across a major programme.

• Deliver greenfield and brownfield network implementations across complex enterprise environments
• Configure, test and commission Cisco Catalyst 9K, Cisco Meraki, routing, switching and wireless technologies
• Support discovery, requirements validation, staging, deployment, migration, testing and handover
• Implement LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, SD WAN and internet connectivity solutions
• Work across Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus and Aruba Wireless environments
• Produce technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, MOPs, migration plans, rollback plans, test plans and as built documentation
• Lead technical activity during deployments, cutovers and complex implementation issues
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network environments
• Implement IOS, firmware and security upgrades while minimising disruption to live services
• Work closely with Architecture, Engineering, Security and Operations teams throughout project delivery
• Support network migrations, infrastructure refreshes and technology rollouts
• Identify technical risks, vulnerabilities and single points of failure and recommend appropriate improvements
• Provide technical guidance to customers around network upgrades, optimisation and new technology
• Support change management activity including implementation, validation and post change reviews
• Contribute to network monitoring, automation and service improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise network environments
• Strong practical expertise in Cisco Meraki and Cisco Catalyst solutions
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, SD-WAN, and WAN circuits
• Proficiency with Cisco LAN/WAN, Meraki (Switching, Wireless, SD-WAN, Security Appliances), Palo Alto Firewalls, SD-WAN Technologies
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking architecture, high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery concepts
• Experience managing major incidents, problem management, capacity management, and service improvement initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and vendor coordination skills
• Certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist, PCNSA/PCNSE, Aruba Certified Professional, or equivalent are desirable

• stakeholder management
• communication
• vendor coordination
• Cisco Meraki
• Cisco Catalyst 9K
• Cisco Nexus