Senior Network Engineer

Description:

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Network Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing Network-based solutions while ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the network.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement cloud networking architectures, considering scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization.
Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, routing tables, gateways, and other networking components in a cloud environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and security professionals, to ensure seamless integration of networking infrastructure with cloud applications and services.
Implement network security measures, such as firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and virtual private networks (VPNs), to protect cloud resources from unauthorized access and data breaches.
Monitor network performance, analyse traffic patterns, and optimize network configurations to ensure high availability and low latency for cloud-based applications.
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Develop and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cloud network infrastructure.
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud networking, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's infrastructure.
Collaborate with cloud service providers and vendors to evaluate, implement, and integrate new networking technologies and services.
Participate in capacity planning activities to ensure the cloud network infrastructure can accommodate future growth and increasing workload demand.
Strong people skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships.
Proficient in understanding Network Architecture, the frameworks and principles on which networks, systems, equipment, and resources are based, both on-premises and cloud-based.
Advise and work with less experienced colleagues in all aspects of current and correct operational practice and delegate responsibility for conducting specific tasks to individuals as appropriate.

Essential

Experience with Meraki SD WAN, Meraki Wireless, Cisco ACI Networks, Palo Alto firewalls, VPN Global protect, and Legacy Cisco switch and WLC.
Deep understanding of networking principles, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, and familiarity with their networking services (e.g., Amazon VPC, Azure Virtual Network).
Strong proficiency in network configuration and management tools, such as Cisco ACI, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, etc.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in a distributed cloud environment.
Knowledge of network security concepts and best practices, including firewall configuration, access control, and encryption protocols.
Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization technologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Relevant certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent, are a plus.

Desirable

Experience with Microsoft Team Telephony with Direct Routing SBC.
Degree educated in Computer Science related field or equivalent experience.
Experience working with Nutanix HCI, and Cloudflare services.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships.
Experience working in cross-functional product teams and employing an agile mindset and principles.
Experience working in an ISO27001 environment.
Experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), along with the ability to compare different cloud services and architectures.
Work Environment:

As a place-based organisation, we expect all staff to spend some time working in the office. For this this role the postholder is expected to spend 2 days per week working in our offices in London on a flexible basis.
People Management Responsibilities:

There are no line management responsibilities.
Relationships:

This post reports to the Network Team Lead