Company:
CV-Library
Location: London
Closing Date: 25/10/2024
Salary: £65,000 - £69,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Network Engineering Lead - Cisco
Epsom, Surrey (Hybrid)
Up to £69,000 per annum (plus benefits)
On behalf of a valued client, I am seeking an experienced and dynamic Network Engineering Lead with a strong background in Cisco technologies to lead their growing team. You will be responsible for managing a team of 6 skilled engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of their network infrastructure. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the security, stability, and scalability of our Cisco-based networks.
The organisation operates a hybrid working policy; therefore, you must be committed to being office based up to 3 days per week and within commutable distance of their Epsom offices.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a team of 6 network engineers, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and long-term network strategy.
* Oversee the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco-based network solutions, including Switches, Routers, and Firewalls.
* Collaborate with senior IT leaders and other departments to align network operations with business goals.
* Ensure the highest levels of network security and uptime, adhering to industry best practices.
* Develop and maintain network documentation, including architecture diagrams, policies, and procedures.
* Participate in network planning, capacity management, and optimization efforts.
* Coordinate network upgrades, patching, and system improvements.
Experience/Skills required:
* Proven experience in managing and leading a network engineering team.
* Strong expertise in Cisco technologies (routing, switching, security).
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
* Solid understanding of network protocols, design, and architecture.
* Relevant Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or higher) are highly desirable.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate across departments.
* Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid network environments is desirable but not essential
* Familiarity with infrastructure technologies such as virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and storage solutions is desirable but not essential
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