Network Engineer

Description ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh, are currently looking to recruit a Network Engineer on a hybrid basis, for an initial 12 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate c.£400-£450/day outside of IR35 (based on experience). The Role: The key focus for this contract at the start is to focus on the following projects: Manage the migration of internet and azure hosted traffic to the new sdwan solution, as well as rollout of new VPN solution, upgrade of estates wide LAN hardware/software (Triage of site failures over 50+ sites), Wi-Fi system upgrade (New controllers, AP’s, expansion of coverage etc). More projects are in the works so there is scope for more works around F5, Data centre exit, ISE Upgrade/replacement, management systems.

Responsibilities: Consult in the delivery of a design and strategy around managing a large multi-site network including SDWAN, WiFi and LAN active projects leading to you implementing said designs. Provide effective, timely and accurate advice and sound professional judgement to colleagues on networking/infrastructure design ensuring design principles are adhered to, Represent Change and Digital Innovation (Networks team) at meetings both internal and external in relation to the change programme. Consult on the overall network roadmap based on the 3 year and 5 year business plan.

Provide technical design consultation to DDIA and network security. Ensure design compliance within PSN networks and the appropriate policies and procedures. Advise best practice to coordinate, maintain and develop existing systems to meet the needs of the business and supported Partners as part of the change programme.

Consult with operational colleagues to identify improvements to service provision to meet the ongoing and future needs of the organisation. Attend meetings and network events as required and identify and share best practice methods Attend board meetings when required to further explain submitted/ proposed Network changes in line with the change programme. Ensure all collateral required by Project Managers is provided within agreed timescales.

Consult with others within the organisation and outside agencies to continuously improve service provision and make suggestions for improvements to systems and processes based on the network roadmap. Keep current with market trends and new products in area of your specialism. Essential Experience: Proven up to date experience of Cisco equipment (2960X/XR, 4500, 9000 series as well as Nexus switches), ideally supported by a recognised network certification.

Knowledge of troubleshooting physical network site infrastructure. Experience of building, managing and maintaining high availability networks with Cisco devices. Working knowledge or experience in some or all of the following subjects: Cisco Networking, Unified Communications, WLC, F5 VPN, F5 Silverline/XC, IPsec tunnel and Palo Alto Firewalls.

Experience of running, using and implementation of network monitoring solutions. Experience of designing load balancing services. Ability to work in partnership with IT colleagues and operational colleagues.