The main responsibility of the role is to undertake network installations and maintenance for project implementations and provide technical support within the Cisco, Microsoft and Virtualisation arena.
The role is focused on completing network infrastructure installations and changes in an effective manner where attention to detail and accuracy is fundamental. This will be carried out onsite or remotely as part of a project plan, including wider constraints and dependencies.
It is desirable that the network engineer understands general server infrastructure and networking within cloud environments, i.e., Microsoft Azure and on-prem.
The nature of the business requires a high level of technical knowledge, flexibility, attention to detail and ability to produce technical documentation. While the specific requirement of the role is clearly defined, this may evolve over time and needs a proactive and hands-on approach to duties and responsibilities.
Key duties & responsibilities
Scope and design network related changes and installations for projects, including management of time, effort, and risks
Deliver all project related network tasks within budget and to time.
Must show a good track record of working closely within a project team and delivering work onsite and remotely
Excellent communicator across all mediums to both technical and non-technical audiences, including project and technical documentation
Requires an excellent technical background and knowledge of Cisco and Meraki
Create detailed topologies and other technical documentation
Proactive and positive approach to problem solving, decision making and client interaction.
Exceptional attention to detail, flexibility using own initiative to research, troubleshooting issues and provide recommendations
Person specification
Essential:
Good Customer Service Skills (2-3 years’ experience)
Microsoft Windows Endpoint (5 years’ experience)
Networking Experience with routers, switches & firewalls (5 years’ experience)
Network Administration (5 years’ experience
General Networking Support with Cisco/ Meraki (2-3 years’ experience)
Virtualisation Technologies with VMware and Hyper-V (3-5 years’ experience)
Microsoft Windows Server 2007+ (5 years’ experience)
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP (3-5 years’ experience)
Microsoft Exchange 2010+ (3-5 year experience)
Desirable:
Other networking technologies – Juniper / HP / Dell
