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Position: 2 Feb 2025 1573719 Network Consulting Engineer - Service Provider

Company Overview:
We are partnered with a leading provider of IT and cybersecurity solutions that deliver cutting-edge network and security solutions to a diverse range of clients across various industries. With a focus on innovation and customer success, they are committed to providing exceptional service and helping their clients thrive in today's evolving digital landscape.

Contract Details:
- Initial Duration: 6-month contract
- Location: Aberdeen
- Salary: £450PD - £500PD (Outside IR35)
- Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:
This role involves network design, implementation, and deployment, requiring the ability to lead projects from initial design through to implementation. You will take ownership of technical challenges, ensuring the necessary steps are taken to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead network design, implementation, and deployment projects, ensuring successful delivery.
• Provide expert-level support to clients and act as an escalation point for network and security-related incidents.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex enterprise networks to resolve issues effectively.
• Deliver low-level design (LLD) documentation, implementation services, and consultancy.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.

Essential Skills & Experience:
• Proven experience in a similar consulting or field-based networking role.
• CCNP certified with expertise in Routing, Switching & Security.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles and related technologies.
• Extensive experience with enterprise network troubleshooting and WAN technologies.
• Deep understanding of routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.

Hands-on experience with the following is essential:
- Cisco Routers – ISR and ASR series (2900/4000/1000 ASR)
- Cisco Switching – Catalyst series (3850/3650/2960X/4500X), STP, VTP, VSS
- Data Centre Networking – Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K), vPC, VDC
- Security – Cisco ASA Firewalls; Cisco FirePOWER IPS & Threat Defence; IPSec VPNs
- Cloud Networking – Azure & AWS environments
- Wireless – Cisco Wireless (C9800 WLCs)
- Cisco SD-WAN; Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) & Cisco Prime
- Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
- Cisco Hyperflex & UCSx

Desirable Skills:
• Experience with Cisco Meraki (Wireless, Security, Switching)
• Knowledge of Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
• Familiarity with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Experience with HP & Aruba networking platforms
• Understanding of Cisco Dev Net API & SDK

Security Clearance Requirement:
Candidates must be eligible to pass Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) clearance as required by Warwickshire Police.