Senior Network Engineer

Service Express is looking for a talented professional who wants the opportunity to serve as a Senior Network Engineerin our organisation. The Senior Network Engineer will be a technology expert within the Data Centre Services Company andis responsible for deploying & maintaining technology required to meet the company's growing IT requirements, patching and firmware updates, constant security improvements, regulatory assessments, and customer requirements. The individual also interacts with MIS Support, Delivery and Internal IT Engineers and Stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing, upgrading, expanding, monitoring and supporting the Data Centre networking infrastructure systems, primarily focused on Nokia Nuage (Linux Based) and Cisco networking and security platforms.
• Implement and maintain advanced Data Centre Network Technologies to enhance security posture, including but not limited to:
• Network Segmentation
• Next Generation Firewall and Security Threat Protection
• SD-WAN Technologies
• Content Delivery (Load Balancing)
• Monitoring and Reporting Tools
• Advanced Tools for Flow Mappings
• Full lifecycle management for all equipment in the Service Express Datacentres
• Participation on Project Teams:
• Reviewing and assisting with the development of project deployment plans
• Guides and mentors fellow network administrators, engineers, and project team members on related topics
• Project execution, including partnering with PM, Security Management, Delivery and Support.
• Oversight of networking asset management, including maintenance of component inventory and related documentation
• Develops and maintains capacity management reports and trend analysis.
• Maintains documentation for the networking infrastructure.

What we are hoping you can bring to the Service Express team

• High Level of Knowledge of Advanced Cisco Systems Platforms, including ACI Switching, Wireless, and ISE
• Checkpoint and Fortinet Firewall Knowledge Desirable
• CCNP+ desireable
• Knowledge of Advanced SD-WAN functionality and principles
• Knowledge of Advanced Content Delivery Platforms, such as F5 and Riverbed
• Knowledge of Advanced Scripting and Automation Platforms, such as Ansible and Terraform
• Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at all levels
• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service
• Good decision making, human relations, and organization skills
• Good understanding of the tools and techniques used in process improvement
• Familiarity and/or experience working with 3rd party partners/vendors and professional services
• Implements and evaluates service & solution goals.
• Anticipates developments in the field / deployments, in order to support continuous improvement

What you will get?

• Up to GBP60,000 annual salary % Bonus
• Hybrid opportunity
• On-call Rota at an additional rate
• Overtime pay
• Lifestyle Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Life assurance, Private Medical Insurance and more.
• Paid volunteer hours
• A Collaborative company that focuses on providing our employees and customers through the best experience
• On site Gym and use of personal trainers