* Shape resilient networks in a high-impact role
* Work on critical, large-scale networks
About Our Client
This opportunity is with a respected organisation within the public sector. The company is a medium-sized entity, well-regarded for its contribution to advancing technology solutions and maintaining operational excellence.
Job Description
* Undertake the provisioning, maintenance, security hardening, capacity planning and performance testing of network (data, storage) systems infrastructure
* Participate in 2nd line IT incident and security response capability for network infrastructure
* Produce design, automation scripts, technical documentation, reports and records regarding infrastructure solutions
* Improve, harden, test, implement, monitor and tune networking software/hardware to ensure optimum systems performance and highlight potential issues
* Manage the analysis of network traffic data and providing recommendations on performance and security improvements to network infrastructures as appropriate
* Undertake acceptance tests and commissioning communications systems and equipment
* Occasional scheduled work at our Business Resumption Site at Bella Vista will be required
* Work with cyber security team to improve Bank's protections and remediate vulnerabilities
The Successful Applicant
* Degree preferred in IT coupled with Industry accreditations in Cisco and ITIL
* Strong knowledge of Cisco networking infrastructure covering both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
* Strong experience with Firewalls Cisco and/or Palo Alto and applicable management tools to manage such as Cisco Security Manager (CSM)
* Strong expertise with network tools such as Cisco DNA Centre
* Strong expertise with F5 (LTM, GTM and BIGIQ) and SD-WAN
* Lead end-to-end project delivery, taking full ownership and accountability for assigned tasks and milestones
* Strong communications (data/voice/video) infrastructure experience
* Strong experience in writing policies and procedures and other support documentation
* Strong experience or willingness to learn: Python and relevant scripting languages to automate activities
* Good general knowledge of IT infrastructure and service management practices.
* Good working knowledge or willingness to learn Network management tools like: Stat seeker and Infoblox
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
* Nice to haves:
* Experience in Cisco SDDC and Cisco storage fabric management and SD-WAN
* A working knowledge on Venafi and VMWare products
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work on impactful projects within the public sector.
* Chance to collaborate with a team of experienced professionals in the technology department.
* Supportive and professional work environment.
If you are a skilled Senior Network Engineer looking for a temporary opportunity in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today
Contact: Emily Cawley
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