Network Engineer Location: Crewe, fully onsite Duration: 6 initial months contract Rate - £480 - £520 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (ACTIVE) and BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (MOD SC CLEARED PEFERABLE) Role Description: We have an exciting opportunity to join our client as a Network Operations Analyst supporting a variety of Private & Public sector clients within our vast portfolio. Our Network Operations Centre (NOC) provides support at all levels for a multitude of technologies across complex landscapes, providing expertise to deliver a stable, secure, efficient and well managed infrastructure, over the full life cycle of each solution. The strength of our NOC lies within our people, fostered by a supportive team culture.If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)Your role As an integral part of a Network Operations Centre, you'll have fantastic opportunities to develop both yourself and our collective capabilities performing a mixture of RUN and Project activities with other likeminded Network Analysts. As part of the team, you'll be empowered to:

• Troubleshoot and configure enterprise networks.
• Be responsible for Network incident diagnostics/resolution.
• Network change implementation
• Undertake Project Tasks, supporting both internal and external Project Managers
• Continue to strengthen and bolster your existing capabilities through a mix of professional training, certifications, and experiences.

At the clients, you can bring your whole self to work. Inclusivity is part of our everyday culture, and we strive to create a representative and welcoming environment for all.

Your skills and experience

• Proven track record supporting enterprise networks with valid networking technical certifications demonstrating proficiency.
• In-depth experience supporting Cisco ACI software defined networks (multi-site & multi-pod)
• Experienced in supporting Firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA & AnyConnect Remote Access)
• experience supporting (Enterprise) Wi-Fi technologies including Cisco WLC or others
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding routing issues (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP)
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (eg, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Your security clearanceSC CLEARED (active) + sole UK national. MOD SC CLEARED PREFERABLE.

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