Network Engineer

3rd Line Network Engineer
Rate is £350 to £500 per day (DOE) Inside IR35
Initial 3-Month contract
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

3rd Line Network Engineer required for an initial 3 month contract to support a busy, manufacturing company based in Peterborough.

As a Network Support Technician Level 3, you will play a key role in supporting end-user services, hardware, software, applications, and network infrastructure. This is a Level 3 position requiring a blend of intermediate to advanced technical skills and flexibility to work in a large-scale corporate environment. We are looking for someone who has strong Cisco experience and has the CCNA certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Expertise: Troubleshoot and administer Cisco Layer 2 & Layer 3 Routing, Cisco Wireless Networks, Cisco PBX Administration, with CCNA certification.
• Infrastructure Support: Handle IT Cabling, Infrastructure Planning, Design, and support site infrastructure components like Power/UPS, HVAC, and cabling.
• Data Centre Management: Oversee Server Room Management, including installing and troubleshooting server room hardware components.
• Server Support: Manage DHCP, DNS, Print Server, File Shares, Microsoft SCCM, and support hardware for servers, data backup libraries, and SAN/NAS.
• Critical Plant Floor Support: Provide first-level support for business and plant floor applications, ensuring a 15-minute turnaround time in critical situations.
• Customer Focus: Deliver exceptional customer service under pressure, particularly during plant down situations and outages.

Requirements:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, Subnetting, VLAN, POE, packet capturing (Wire Shark), and network maintenance.
• Hardware Skills: Experience in installing and troubleshooting server hardware, including rack servers, fibre, switches, disk drives, and memory.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, documentation, and administrative skills, with the ability to work well in a team.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and walk long distances frequently throughout the day.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, after hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as needed.

Certifications such as ITIL, CCNP, CCIE, CCNE, MCSE, and experience in CRAC/HVAC Units, PLCs, Plant Monitoring software, and SQL Server database administration would be desirable!

Rate is £350 to £500 per day (DOE) Inside IR35
Initial 3 Month contract
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire