Network Engineer

Barnsley | Hybrid Working | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | £40,000

I'm currently working with a well-established organisation looking to appoint a Network Engineer to join their infrastructure team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a hands-on role supporting a range of network infrastructure and security initiatives across a multi-site environment. You'll work closely with infrastructure, networking and security teams to maintain, improve and secure the organisation's network estate.

The Role

• Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.

• Administer and troubleshoot routing, switching and firewall technologies.

• Assist with network security improvements and firewall policy reviews.

• Support network segmentation and access control initiatives.

• Configure and maintain VPN connectivity and secure remote access solutions.

• Investigate and resolve complex network incidents and performance issues.

• Work closely with infrastructure and security teams on project delivery.

• Produce and maintain network documentation, diagrams and technical procedures.

• Support network monitoring, alerting and operational improvements.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience as a Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or Network & Security Engineer.

• Strong Cisco networking experience.

• Good understanding of routing and switching technologies.

• Experience supporting enterprise firewalls and network security controls.

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs and WAN technologies.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working within a multi-site or enterprise environment.

Desirable Experience

• Cisco Firepower, FTD or FMC.

• Cisco ISE.

• Palo Alto, Fortinet or Check Point firewalls.

• Network segmentation projects.

• IPS/IDS technologies.

• CCNA or CCNP certification.

• Experience within large enterprise environments.

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 Salary

• 33 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays

• Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance

• Hybrid Working

• Potential Contract Extension

• Additional Employee Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a Network Engineer looking to join a large organisation and contribute to a range of network infrastructure and security projects.

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