Senior Network Engineer

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) across our technology stack (HPE, Cisco & Arista) to assure that any designs and deployments are agreed with our network architect prior to implementation and that they are fit-for-purpose and adhere to our strategic principles
• Contribute towards the development and ongoing level 3 support of one the UK's largest, single campus, software defined network rollouts

• Network (LAN and wireless) design, operation and troubleshooting experience either with Cisco or Aruba technology, preferably demonstrated by professional level certifications in either Cisco or Aruba networking
• Experience of working in a service support function, dealing with customers to resolve issues and answer their questions
• Experience of working with 3’d party suppliers to define, design, deliver and operate successful solutions
• Ability to quickly assess network issues, identify the likely root cause and see technical issues through to a successful conclusion
• Strong experience in LAN and wireless networking with an excellent knowledge of network protocols, routing (BGP and OSPF) and switching
• Strong experience in data centre network technologies and their application
• Good experience in network security tooling, firewalls, IPS, remote access solutions to support our Cyber Security team with their operations
• Analytical with strong attention to detail —able to identify and articulate issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work to tight timescales without sacrificing quality

Experience of HPE and Arista networking and F5 load balancers is desirable

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers