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Network Engineering Manager
£70,000 - 70,000
Verelogic IT Recruitment
County Road, Swindon
£70,000 - 70,000
Requirements
Must:
- I hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- I have a Cisco Certification, with a minimum of CCNP, preferably at Expert Level or Architect Level qualifications.
- I bring 10 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or principal role.
- I possess deep expertise in Cisco technologies, including switching, routing, firewalls, and security solutions.
- I have strong experience with SD-WAN technologies and Cisco Umbrella cloud security.
- I maintain an expert-level understanding of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP, QoS, etc.).
- I have a proven ability to manage and optimize VPN infrastructure at scale, along with extensive hands-on experience with Cisco as well as other technologies such as Fortinet and Palo Alto.
- I have demonstrated skills in Next Generation Firewall technology and experience migrating from on-site ASA firewalls.
- I possess proven experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or OCI) and hybrid environments.
- I have strong knowledge of network security principles, tools, and technologies (IDS/IPS, firewalls, NAC).
- I am proficient in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, Ansible, etc.) and possess excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- I will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise network infrastructure.
- I am responsible for managing the deployment and management of large-scale, mission-critical network environments (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments).
- I will define and enforce best practices for network security, resilience, and performance.
- I will manage a team of offshore skilled Network Engineers and network support staff, utilizing strong project management skills.
- I will oversee the configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and other networking components.
- I will ensure robust and secure remote connectivity through effective VPN solutions and Cisco Umbrella integration.
- I will evaluate and integrate emerging networking technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- I will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business requirements and digital transformation initiatives.
- I will troubleshoot complex network issues and lead root cause analysis, while also driving network automation and orchestration using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
Description
At our company, which is the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler, I ensure that we serve more than 22,400 customers from 33 distribution centers across the country each day. I am committed to fostering a workplace filled with people, pride, and passion. We rely on each other to get the job done, and we deliver what we promise. In addition to a salary of £70,000 per annum and hybrid working based in Swindon, I offer benefits that include free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, a 5% match pension scheme, a car allowance of £5,688 per annum, company bonus, a company-funded health cash plan, 25 days of holiday plus a holiday buy scheme, 24/7 e-learning modules, training and development opportunities, a sharesave scheme, cycle-to-work schemes, private medical insurance, and a colleague assistance and referral program. If you're ready to join a team where you can make a significant impact, apply now.
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The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 59 different Network Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Network Engineers.