Senior Network Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Network and Security Engineer to take lead on the design, implementation, Maintenance of the networking technology that underpins their on premise and cloud infrastructure, its communications and cyber security. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the networks work stream on projects and programmes to ensure that the network topology complies with the agreed standards Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to ensure systems are practically designed Provide guidance and make recommendations to colleagues ensuring that service design and transition plans can be supported by network topologies Develop a clear view of the organisations cyber risk exposure, providing meaningful risk advice and mitigations, reports to stakeholders Ensure the security of the organisations network infrastructure including managing firewalls, using vulnerability scanning, port monitoring tools and resolving security related incidents. Lead the design, implementation, testing and maintenance of WAN and LAN network solutions Manage remote access and VPN solutions and switching technologies - including Cisco Nexus & Catalyst 9500, 9300 and 3850 series switches Ensure adherence to industry best practice for instance ITIL, and relevant guidance from pan-government sources like NCSC and commercial sources like Cisco, CheckPoint, Palo Alto EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Previous experience in being the sole lead or holding much of the responsibility in supporting a Network environment Substantial experience in designing, deploying, and managing of Cisco Wireless / LAN networks, Cisco DNA Centre/SD-Access networks and Cisco ISE. Experience with designing and implementing infrastructure technologies, solutions and services such as networking, physical infrastructure, software, COTS and open-source packages Experience of designing secure systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity Deep understanding of the technical concepts required in the role including LAN, WAN, WiFi, data-centre networks, unified comms SIEM and IPS/IDS technologies and toolset used for vulnerability scanning including Nessus Cloud computing including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Core network skills to include, routing (IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, VRF's etc), switching (VLANS, Stacking, etc.) Knowledge of moderate to complex service integration, particularly experience of integration with Azure & AWS related networking and typical DMZ architectures Post title: Senior Network and Security Engineer Salary: £70,000 - £77,000 per annum + yearly raises Location: Hybrid (2 days a week on site in London) Benefits: large annual leave entitlement, 25% pension contribution