Overview
The Network Engineer will play a pivotal role in assessing, improving, and modernising multi-site network infrastructure over a 12-month contract. This hands-on position requires collaboration with local and central technology teams to identify weaknesses in the existing network and implement practical improvements while maintaining business operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in complex network environments, focusing on enhancing performance, reliability, and supportability.
Responsibilities
- Assess existing LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments across multiple locations.
- Review network architecture, configurations, connectivity, and resilience.
- Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and supportability.
- Support network redesigns and infrastructure upgrades.
- Deploy and troubleshoot switching and wireless infrastructure.
- Support firewall deployment, routing, and failover validation.
- Map network traffic and dependencies within operational environments.
- Produce clear network diagrams, configuration records, and implementation documentation.
Requirements
- Strong experience in multi-site network environments.
- Proficient in Cisco Meraki switching, wireless, and dashboard management.
- Experience with Cisco Nexus and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Familiarity with LAN/WLAN architecture and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and segmentation.
- Experience with WAN connectivity and carrier migrations.
- Ability to document networks and manage controlled changes.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or pharmaceutical environments is a plus.