My financial services client is looking for a network engineer to join their team.

Rate: £650-750/day

Location: Hybrid - 1 day a week in the office

Duration: 6 months + Extensions

IR35: Inside (via Umbrella)

Experience in delivering IT projects using an Agile or Waterfall methodologies

Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement scalable, reliable, and efficient technical solutions.

Skilled in navigating uncertain and rapidly changing environments, with a proven ability to use data to identify core issues and make informed recommendations.

Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a knack for breaking down complex situations into manageable components, facilitating clear decision-making processes and action plans.

Strong communication abilities, especially when faced with incomplete information or shifting priorities.

Expertise in aligning technical solutions with business objectives, demonstrating a deep understanding of how technology can drive efficiency, growth, and competitive advantage.

5 years of industry experience in IT infrastructure architecture development and technology consulting, advisory, or professional services.

At least 3 years of experience as a Senior or Lead Architect or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated technical consulting experience

A self-starter who exudes positive energy and can rally those around them to a common goal

Extensive knowledge of Routing and Switching, Campus and Datacenter Network Design, Implementation, and Migrations is required. Emphasis on switched fabrics, Multiprotocol BGP EVPN solutions, ACI.

Deep knowledge of TCP/IP communication and routing is required (VRRP, HSRP, VSRP, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP). Extensive technical knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, Load Balancing. Experience and expertise in developing architect-level network topology solutions.

Experience with IAM, 2-Factor Authentication, User Account Management (Active Directory (on-prem, Azure), Endpoint Management.

Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in at least one of the following platforms is also beneficial: Arista, Aruba, Cisco, Extreme, Juniper.

Experience with platforms such as SDN, SDWAN and Wireless.

Experience with monitoring platforms.

Experience with automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, or other orchestration tools is a plus.

Experience with Hybrid Cloud network deployments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, is a plus.

Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.

For immediate consideration please apply online and contact Dominik Bart at Franklin Fitch