What we are looking for:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Network Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing Network-based solutions while ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud networking architectures, considering scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, routing tables, gateways, and other networking components in a cloud environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and security professionals, to ensure seamless integration of networking infrastructure with cloud applications and services.
• Implement network security measures, such as firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and virtual private networks (VPNs), to protect cloud resources from unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Monitor network performance, analyse traffic patterns, and optimize network configurations to ensure high availability and low latency for cloud-based applications.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cloud network infrastructure.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud networking, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cloud service providers and vendors to evaluate, implement, and integrate new networking technologies and services.
• Participate in capacity planning activities to ensure the cloud network infrastructure can accommodate future growth and increasing workload demand.
• Strong people skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Proficient in understanding Network Architecture, the frameworks and principles on which networks, systems, equipment, and resources are based, both on-premises and cloud-based.
• Advise and work with less experienced colleagues in all aspects of current and correct operational practice and delegate responsibility for conducting specific tasks to individuals as appropriate.

Essential

• Experience with Meraki SD WAN, Meraki Wireless, Cisco ACI Networks, Palo Alto firewalls, VPN Global protect, and Legacy Cisco switch and WLC.
• Deep understanding of networking principles, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, and familiarity with their networking services (e.g., Amazon VPC, Azure Virtual Network).
• Strong proficiency in network configuration and management tools, such as Cisco ACI, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in a distributed cloud environment.
• Knowledge of network security concepts and best practices, including firewall configuration, access control, and encryption protocols.
• Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent, are a plus.

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Team Telephony with Direct Routing SBC.
• Degree educated in Computer Science related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Nutanix HCI, and Cloudflare services.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Experience working in cross-functional product teams and employing an agile mindset and principles.
• Experience working in an ISO27001 environment.
• Experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), along with the ability to compare different cloud services and architectures.

Work Environment:

• As a place-based organisation, we expect all staff to spend some time working in the office. For this this role the postholder is expected to spend 2 days per week working in our offices in London on a flexible basis.

People Management Responsibilities:

• There are no line management responsibilities.

Relationships:

• This post reports to the Network Team Lead