Network Engineer- Milton Keynes and Remote

Job Description

Network Engineer - Milton Keynes and Remote

Our Client is seeking to recruit a Network Engineer with at least 7 to 10 years proven hands-on expertise.

Responsibilities

1. Plan and implement network transformation across 43 UK sites to support a rollout of 1 to 1 Devices to students.
2. Support the design and implementation of layer 3 network enhancement, additional WiFi Access Points, and the deployment of new firewalls.
3. Peer review the proposed design and configuration and provide documentation in line with departmental standards.
4. Manage the Network Changes into support.
5. Assess existing network IP address schema and DHCP scope.
6. Plan an expansion to accommodate additional network devices.
7. Test solution, connectivity, and routing.
8. Deploy new IP address schema across all sites.
9. Document & Transition to Support.
10. Assess location and AP density to guarantee performance with increase in concurrent connections.
11. Plan and position additional APs to maintain network performance.
12. Deploy APs and test performance.
13. Document & Transition to Support.
14. Assess existing firewall configuration including rules, routers, and VPNs.
15. Build new ruleset template for deployment across estate.
16. Test firewall configuration.
17. Deploy hardware appliances and configuration.
18. Document & Transition to Support.
19. Comply with safeguarding policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
20. Demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing.
21. Ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy.
22. Engage in safeguarding training when required.

Requirements

1. Proven expertise in Network Design, Network Routing, Switching, Wireless, DHCP/DNS, and Network Security.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Must have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent coupled with a CCNA or equivalent.
4. Any experience and understanding of the Education sector would be very beneficial for this assignment.
5. Must have WAN, LAN, VLAN Design & Implementation along with Firewall Setup, configuration & Management.
6. ITIL certification along with experience of ITIL practices.

The rate for this assignment is circa £300 - £400 per day.

This is a 6 month assignment initially.

The Client has offices in Milton Keynes - you will need to attend meetings from time to time in Milton Keynes - but the role can be worked remotely.

Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.