Network Engineer
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Strong experience with EVPN and VXLAN technologies.</li><li>Expertise in Cisco Nexus 5K and 9K switches.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of Palo Alto firewall implementation, ideally with PA-3410 models.</li><li>Solid understanding of networking protocols and standards including BGP, OSPF, and multicast.</li><li>Experience with network management, diagnostics, and compliance tools.</li><li>Familiarity with network change management processes and procedures.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to learning and personal development.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Replace existing Cisco Nexus 5K ESM distribution switches with the new Nexus 9K platform across multiple data centres.</li><li>Complete the migration of Palo Alto PA-3410 firewalls from 'service leaf' to distribution switches.</li><li>Deploy new ESM infrastructure, including firewall virtual system provisioning, switch buildouts, patching, and operational administration.</li><li>Implement new VXLAN EVPN fabric networks, ensuring robust and scalable network architecture.</li><li>Provision and onboard new Palo Alto firewalls and F5 load balancers into the VXLAN EVPN fabrics.</li><li>Perform detailed environment analysis and maintain comprehensive documentation aligned to VXLAN design.</li><li>Participate in network change management activities including scope determination, pre-deployment testing, CAB meetings, implementation, testing, and documentation updates.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Cisco</li><li>Firewall</li><li>Network</li><li>Nexus</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>Join our skilled team of network engineers working on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across multiple data centres. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver key design and implementation work, including next-generation network fabric deployments, firewall provisioning, and critical infrastructure migration. We offer a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum, along with 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare and dental, a pension plan, and additional benefits such as an EV car scheme, workplace nursery, tech, and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes. We also host team and company social events and provide an EMI share scheme. Our client has a 2-stage interview process, and for the right candidate, we'll look to schedule interviews promptly.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>