Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Permanent Role - Cheshire (East) based - Hybrid Working (2 days a week on site)

Salary Range of £55,000 to £64,500 (possibly up to £70,000 depending on expertise)

We are looking to recruit a number of Network Engineer SMEs for a leading FS organisation based in Cheshire.

As a skilled SME you will work in our Clients Project Team, leading on transformational programs and networks led initiatives where you will be responsible for creating designs which are in line with current architecture guidelines, ensuring documentation is fit for purpose, as well as ensuring compliance to all network disciplines including participation in governance, change management and risk/audit requirements.

Preferred candidates will ideally have experience working in financial services (familiarity with change control and large-scale environments) and have a background in large-scale enterprise or data centre networks.

Successful candidates will need a minimum 5 years' experience working as a Lead/Senior/SME Network Engineer and have proven project delivery experience also.

You will be a strong communicator - Dealing with Stakeholders on delivery plans providing next steps and updates.

Technical Expertise required:

• Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper)
• Firewalls (Fortinet)
• Load Balancers (F5)

NOTE - Ideally, you will be skilled in all three areas, but expertise in at least one is essential.

Other Technical experience that would be beneficial incudes (not mandatory):

• Bluecoat, Symantec Proxy, zScaler, Infoblox, Forescout, NetScaler
• Cisco Certified - minimum CCNP Enterprise, FortiGate Associate or Professional and F5 LTM/GTM at 'Certified Technical Specialist' or equivalent level (one or multiple of these certifications)

Please forward your CV over for review and call back to discuss further - NOTE our Client is unable to offer sponsorship, candidates will need to have the correct Right to Work in the Uk documentation.

GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.