Network Engineer

Description

Are you an experienced Network Engineer ready for your next contract in the Scottish public sector?

Our client are currently looking for a contract Network Engineer to assist with an upgrade and migration programme on a 6 month basis. This will be remote working for the foreseeable future except where access to physical hardware is required.

Outline of the role:

· Deliver an extension of network perimeter to new locations – inclusive of setting up hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls and remote access devices

· Deliver and provide a network refresh inclusive of new environments including network design and best practice

· Design and productionise a new VPN solution

· Migrate NSX-V to NSX-T (DFW)

· Support datacentre management and planning inclusive of power distribution and best practice design

· Optimisation of existing and new network infrastructure

· New network monitoring solutions

· Network consultancy and support for other teams and projects (e.g. M365 roll-out)

Essential Criteria:

· Substantial experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper and Checkpoint technologies

· Cisco routing & switching

· Common design topologies for layer 2 & 3 services

· Checkpoint / NSX / Palo Alto firewall administration

· Experience with Nexus product line

· Strong knowledge of OSPF design together with performance tuning

· Strong knowledge of BGP design and operational management

· Certified to at least CCNP

· Knowledge and experience of network monitoring solutions (Thousand Eyes, Catchpoint or Appneta)

· Strong proponent of automation in design and implementation

· General security design and architecture knowledge

· Experience of SDN NSX Environment

· Experience of Cisco OTV support

· Experience with VMWare VSphere, cross site deployments

What’s in it for me:

• 6 month, day rate contract
• Remote working
• Outside scope of IR35

Please send an up to date version of your cv for consideration

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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