Senior Network Engineer
Job description
Urgent contract position - September start.
Senior Network Engineer
Summary
The Senior Technical Specialist (Network) is responsible for the design, implementation, optimisation, and oversight of complex enterprise network infrastructure.
Key to this role is reliability, security, and scalability of the organisation’s data & communications network systems. It is also to provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies and best practices. You will also have the opportunity to mentor more junior network specialists and support business objectives.
Key responsibilities
• Lead the development and execution of network strategies, procedures, policies, and critical programs.
• Provide expert consultancy and high-level advice on network architecture, security, data communications, and performance across the organisation and to external stakeholders.
• Lead the provision of level three technical support for the network and security infrastructure.
• Provide expert advice and technical leadership in the ongoing management and optimisation of the organisation’s networks, security and data communication services.
• Manage complex network projects and programs, including planning, budget reporting, risk assessment, and evaluation of outcomes.
Skills and experience
Senior Network Engineer
Summary
The Senior Technical Specialist (Network) is responsible for the design, implementation, optimisation, and oversight of complex enterprise network infrastructure.
Key to this role is reliability, security, and scalability of the organisation’s data & communications network systems. It is also to provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies and best practices. You will also have the opportunity to mentor more junior network specialists and support business objectives.
Key responsibilities
• Lead the development and execution of network strategies, procedures, policies, and critical programs.
• Provide expert consultancy and high-level advice on network architecture, security, data communications, and performance across the organisation and to external stakeholders.
• Lead the provision of level three technical support for the network and security infrastructure.
• Provide expert advice and technical leadership in the ongoing management and optimisation of the organisation’s networks, security and data communication services.
• Manage complex network projects and programs, including planning, budget reporting, risk assessment, and evaluation of outcomes.
Skills and experience
- Extensive experience in network engineering within large and complex environments.
- Demonstrated experience in policy development, strategic planning, and program management, maintenance of standards documentation, supporting networks and security systems, and performance administrative functions
- Technologies and proven experience in:
- Network Administration and Configuration (Cisco CCNP Certification, Cisco Network and Switching, Cisco Wireless, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto)