Network Engineer

Network Engineer
London, UK (St. Paul's/City Thameslink Station)

Salary: £70,000-73,000k + £450pm on-call allowance (Potential on-call earnings of £3k-5k per annum) + Bonus.
(1-2 days per week in the office)

A prestigious international law firm with over a century of history is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join its Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will work alongside a Senior Network Engineer, balancing a mix of operational Business-As-Usual (BAU) and project work, with a 50/50 split. This role involves the design, implementation, management, and ongoing maintenance of network and related technologies.

Key Responsibilities of the Network Engineer

• Design, implement, manage, and maintain network infrastructure, including Cisco technology stacks and unified communications.
• Support global network systems and appliances across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the United States.
• Engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, contributing to broader strategy.
• Plan and implement network improvements, modifications, or replacements as needed.
• Collaborate with other infrastructure teams to ensure the stability and reliability of services.

Technical Experience Required

• Extensive knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies (Ethernet, OSPF, BGP, LACP, Trunking, VLANs, TCP/IP).
• Experience with WAN technologies like MPLS, DIA, SDN, and SD-WAN.
• Cisco experience: Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Firepower Next Gen Firewall (NGFW), ISR Series routers.
• Familiarity with network management tools like DNA and SolarWinds.
• Strong understanding of ITIL-based support environments and internal and edge security standards.

Working Conditions

• Core hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm, with a flexible early shift (8am-4pm), rotating every 4-5 weeks.
• 24/7 on-call Rota (rotates every 4-5 weeks).
• Agile working environment with flexibility between remote and in-office work.
• International travel may be required to regional offices and data centers for projects.
• 12 weeks' probation and notice periods.