- Company Name
- Sparta Global
- Job Title
- Network Engineer
- Job Description
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Job Title: Network Engineer
Role Summary: Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, WLAN, data‑center, and cloud environments. Ensure high‑availability, optimal performance, and compliance with security standards.
Expectations: 12‑month contract with potential transition to permanent. Reports to Network Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and deploy enterprise‑grade network solutions (LAN, WAN, WLAN, data‑center).
- Configure routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, VXLAN).
- Implement and manage firewall, load balancer, and proxy deployments (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point).
- Monitor network performance, diagnose incidents, and execute root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Plan and execute hardware refreshes, firmware updates, and patch management.
- Apply security controls: segmentation, VPN, access control policies, vulnerability remediation, and audit support.
- Maintain up‑to‑date network diagrams, inventories, and configuration documentation.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (cloud, security, infrastructure, service desk) to support project delivery, testing, and implementation.
Required Skills:
Technical:
- Proficiency with Cisco, Juniper, HP, Aruba networking equipment.
- Deep knowledge of routing/switching protocols and network topologies.
- Experience with firewalls, load balancers, proxy technologies, SD‑WAN.
- Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure/AWS), VPN, DNS, DHCP, NAC, wireless standards.
- Network monitoring (SolarWinds, PRTG, ThousandEyes).
Professional:
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities under pressure.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Stakeholder management and cross‑team collaboration.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
- Certifications: CCNA / CCNP, JNCIA / JNCIS, CompTIA Network+/Security+, Palo Alto PCNSE, ITIL Foundation.
- Desirable: automation skills (Python, Ansible), cloud networking (Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect), SD‑WAN deployments, network virtualization.
Salisbury, United kingdom
On site
02-03-2026