Details:
- Salary: £52,000 - 57,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bracknell Berkshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £52,000-£57,500 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Hybrid
About Us:
Akton Recruitment are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a local authority in Bracknell on a permanent basis. The network team look after all aspects of Network Architecture, Strategy, Design, Implementation, and support of the enterprise network environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and support the enterprise network environment.
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure network performance and reliability.
Respond promptly to network faults and outages, with occasional short-notice site visits required.
Perform out-of-hours work for network changes and maintenance to minimise service disruption.
Provide clear and concise communication of technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Working Hours:
Flexible hours between 08:00-17:30, Monday to Friday, negotiated with the team on a daily basis. Hybrid working is available, with office visits planned around project activities and at least one day per week on-site.
Essential Requirements:
Multiple years of experience in an Enterprise IT environment.
Extensive knowledge of Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls; experience with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
Strong understanding of networking protocols, hardware, software, and network security.
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
Broad knowledge of Next Generation firewall technology.
Experience with LANs, WANs, VPNs, Firewalls, and Wireless networks.
Network certifications to Cisco CCNP level or equivalent from other vendors.
Demonstrable hands-on experience with:
Cisco switches (VSS, VPC, EtherChannel) and firewalls, Cisco, FortiGate or Palo Alto Firewalls
Cisco Catalyst Wi-Fi Access points, Cisco ISE, Cisco SD-Access
Wi-Fi site surveyingPersonal Attributes:
Thoughtful, thorough, and conscientious.
Self-starter with ownership and engagement in work.
Excellent time management skills.
Proactive and able to work autonomously towards the Council's purpose.
Critical thinker with initiative.
Team player with the ability to work independently.Benefits:
Generous annual leave (32 days after five years' service).
Average salary pension scheme.
Inclusive and social working environment.
Flexible working opportunities, including a flexi-time scheme.
Regular development opportunities through internal and external training.
Great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
Internal sports and social club opportunities.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.
Interest-free loan for a rail season ticket.Application Process:
If you are a dedicated and experienced Network Engineer looking to make a difference in a local authority setting, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role. We look forward to hearing from you