Enterprise Network Engineer

Enterprise Network Engineer – 12 month Fixed Term Contract Location: Stockley Park (near Uxbridge) Domain: Telecoms This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract and requires the candidate to be fully based on-site 5 days a week . The role may also involve participation in a rotating shift schedule to support critical network operations as needed. Situated within the telecommunications domain, the role demands a high level of responsiveness and reliability to ensure the stability and performance of essential infrastructure and services. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment where on-site presence is crucial to maintaining service continuity. Experience: 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering within complex, high-availability environments. Technical Expertise: Load Balancing: In-depth experience with F5 Local Traffic Manager (LTM) for application delivery and traffic optimization. Content Delivery & Security: Proficient in implementing and managing Akamai CDN and associated security solutions. Firewall & Security Management: Advanced knowledge of Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and centralized administration through FortiManager. Operational experience with Juniper SRX firewalls and Juniper EX/QFX switches. Network Access Control: Strong working knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for RADIUS-based authentication and access control policies. Switching Infrastructure: Experience managing Cisco Nexus 7000 series core switches in large-scale data center environments. Security & Segmentation: Proven track record in designing and maintaining Access Control Lists (ACLs), network segmentation, and perimeter defense strategies. Networking Fundamentals: Deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing. Strong command of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, with a focus on redundancy and high availability designs. Troubleshooting & Analysis: Demonstrated ability to perform effective packet capture and log analysis for diagnosing network performance and security issues. Skilled in using diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and vendor-specific logging platforms. Monitoring & Management: Familiarity with enterprise network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds, SNMP-based systems, and custom dashboards for real-time health and performance monitoring.

Location: Uxbridge, GB

Posted Date: 6/22/2025