Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Cisco Network Engineer
with strong expertise in
Service Provider (SP) routing, IP networking, firewalls, automation, optical networking, and network security
.
This role will play a key part in Cisco-led initiatives, supporting the
design, implementation, optimisation, and migration
of enterprise and carrier-grade network environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of routing protocols and large-scale network infrastructure, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams to deliver secure and high-performing network solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and support
Service Provider routing and IP network infrastructure
, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VRFs.
* Configure, deploy, and manage Cisco routing and switching platforms across enterprise and service provider environments.
* Deploy and maintain
firewalls and network security controls
to safeguard critical systems and data.
* Lead and support
data centre migration projects
, including network redesigns, cutovers, performance optimisation, and validation.
* Troubleshoot complex network issues across WAN, LAN, data centre, and hybrid environments.
* Collaborate closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, migration plans, standards, and configuration templates.
* Participate in change management processes, incident response, and continuous network optimisation initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with
Cisco networking technologies
.
* Deep expertise in
Service Provider routing and IP networking
, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VRF configurations.
* Experience with
firewalls and network security concepts
, including policy design, segmentation, VPNs, and access control.
* Proven experience delivering
data centre network migration projects
in enterprise or carrier-grade environments.
* Advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
* Experience working in
large enterprise or service provider environments
with high availability requirements.
Desirable Skills
* Cisco certifications such as
CCNP (Enterprise, Service Provider, Automation)
or
CCIE (Data Center, Service Provider, Automation)
.
* Experience with
next-generation firewalls (NGFW)
.
* Exposure to
SD-WAN
technologies.
* Cloud networking experience in
AWS and/or Azure
environments.
* Automation or scripting skills using
Python, Ansible, or similar tools
.
* Knowledge of network monitoring, observability, and logging tools.