Senior Network Engineer (Cisco, Aruba)

£52,000 - £57,000 - 2 days per week working from Croydon office (the rest working remotely)

Our Not-for-profit client have an immediate requirement for a Senior Network Engineer to join on a permanent basis. This role is based out of Croydon and does require a minimum of 2 days per week on site.

The successful applicant will be responsible for installing and maintaining the following network related infrastructure services:

• Cisco Catalyst switching
• Cisco Wireless LAN
• Aruba CX Switching
• Aruba Wireless
• Aruba Central
• Aruba ClearPass
• Cisco ASA and Firepower Firewalls
• Internet and WAN connectivity in conjunction with a 3rd party,.
• Maintaining other 3rd party connectivity as required (such as VPNs)
• Ensuring all infrastructure hardware is fully patched and operating the latest software/firmware as defined by the manufacturers guidelines.
• Monitor network performance, capacity, connectivity and compliance requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot any issues that arise ensuring a robust and efficient network environment exists delivering high quality traffic delivery
• Work with the appropriate teams to conduct internal and external vulnerability and penetration tests to identify any network security risks and address issues as required.
• Review and analyse current technology infrastructure and its ability to support strategic corporate objectives
• Identify and propose specific strategies, initiatives, and remedies necessary to align technology infrastructure with corporate objectives
• Support development of business drivers, business case and high level program implementation plan
• Promote awareness of new technologies, maintain up to date knowledge of leading- edge technology and associated vendors, Liaise with vendors, partners and service providers as appropriate.

Key experience required for the Senior Network Engineer:

• A minimum of three years of experience working as a Network Engineer
• Experience of working in an on-site IT based Customer Service
• Extensive experience of deploying and maintaining Cisco catalyst switching and Cisco wireless
• Extensive experiencing of deploying and maintaining Aruba CX switching and wireless
• Experience of working with Aruba Central and centralised management of network infrastructure
• Hybrid environments (Microsoft Office 365/Azure)
• Managing Microsoft desktop and server products (Windows 10,11/Windows Server 2022)
• Experience of Microsoft DHCP and NPS
• Experience of working within an ITIL service desk function