Network Engineer - Barton-upon-Humber, United Kingdom - Wren Kitchens

Description

About The Role

Through continuous success and growth Wren are looking to hire Network Engineers across varied skills sets. Whether you're looking to jump from first line/service desk roles into network engineering or are a tenured practitioner, if you have a go to attitude and love to work with new and exciting technologies this may be the opportunity for you.

A successful network engineer will have varied duties, from working on day-to-day tickets with varying levels of complexity, to assisting in the deployment of new projects and services. Managing and improving monitoring systems. Working with a large array of network technologies and services such as Cisco routing, switching, Cisco ISE, Zscaler, Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco and Meraki wireless, Solar winds, and many more.

We have a structured growth plan for employees, including providing access to training materials and exams to building your certifications and knowledge.

Main responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain complex network solutions.

Configure and manage Cisco routers, switches, and access points using CLI.

Administer and optimize Cisco SD-WAN solutions.

Manage and troubleshoot Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) and Meraki wireless networks.

Monitor and maintain network health using SolarWinds or similar tools.

Utilize Cisco DNA Center for network automation and management.

Implement and manage both Layer 2 and Layer 3 network environments, including networks operating with OSPF and BGP routing protocols

Configure and manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls.

Administer and optimize Zscaler Zero Trust Internet Access (ZIA) and Zero Trust Private Access (ZPA) solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless network operation.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

What Wren offer:

Competitive salary.

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge networking technologies.

Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities.

If you are a talented Network Engineer with a passion for tackling complex networking challenges and a strong background in Cisco technologies, we encourage you to apply.

About You

Desired skills and knowledge:

Must have Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification (or equivalent) or higher

Proven experience in Cisco CLI, Cisco SD-WAN, Solarwinds, Cisco and Meraki wireless, L2 and L3 networks, Cisco FTD/FMC, Zscaler ZIA and ZPA.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies.

Hybrid requirements:

Successful candidates are required to work in the office 3 days per week if within a commutable distance from Head Office.

Candidates who are located more than 2 hours away from Head Office will be required to attend in-person for 3 consecutive days every 3 weeks.

A full UK driving licence is a mandatory requirement due to visiting other sites as part of this role.