Ashurst: Network Engineer 12 Month FTC

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Client: Ashurst

Location: Glasgow, UK

Contract: Full Time, 12 Months Fixed Term

Department/Role overview:

The Network Engineer role covers the day-to- day, ‘business as usual’ tasks to support all backend IT systems. This role will provide hands- on 3rd line operational support for Ashurst’s network infrastructure as well as providing implementation support for any new systems or technologies which Ashurst may adopt.

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for responding to, troubleshooting … resolving with Network issues raised via our Ticket system.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient running of the BAU network globally.
• Top level support and ownership of WAN and LAN technologies and to collaborate and assist in all top level support.
• Key player in ensuring Ashurst’s network meets required security standards and controls.
• Work with 3rd party vendors to identify root cause analysis on any support issues.
• Experience collaborating with different teams based in different locations.
• Good writing skills and experience of producing support documentation and technical implementation plans.
• Experience working in secure and restrictive enterprise environments.

Risk and Control:

Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong troubleshooting skills of complex network, system, and/or security problems.
• Be able to demonstrate in-depth network experience especially in the design and implementation of multi-site LANS and WANs.
• Comprehensive experience of Cisco switching, Cisco Nexus 3k & 9k.
• Solid understanding of routing protocols including BGP\EIGRP\OSPF.
• In-depth knowledge of wireless technologies with experience of global Aruba deployments.
• CCNP or CCIE or equivalent knowledge.
• In-depth experience with a leading Firewall technology Palo alto\Fortinet.
• Strong understanding of network security to implement Layer7 technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of Riverbed/Steelhead WAN accelerators.
• Experience of MPLS network and VPN networks.
• Previous experience of implementing QoS and troubleshooting QoS issues in a Cisco environment.
• Ability to liaise with 3rd parties for troubleshooting and fault resolution.
• In-depth knowledge of Solarwinds NPM & NTA, Cisco Prime, F5 LTM, GTM, APM and BIG-IP client.

Desired skills and experience:

• Experience in Aruba ClearPass and a deep understanding of 802.1x technology. Able to design, configure, and manage ClearPass-based solutions to provide secure network access control for wired and wireless clients.
• Experience working with Cloud Solution Providers (Azure, O365, Amazon Web Services, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Experience with Azure ExpressRoute and cloud connectivity.
• Experience with VMWare NSX, Micro-Segmentation and Software Defined Networking.
• ITIL certification.
• Knowledge of infrastructure standards (e.g. ISO).
• Experience of working in a professional services environment.