Network Engineer

First Point Group have 3 IP Network Engineer opportunities on a project with a global technology services & solutions company. The successful candidate must have experience of Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and VMware NSX Firewalls
. This is an inside IR35 contract (extendable) and suits someone immediately available that is looking for an immediate start.

The role is deployment-centric and requires hands-on expertise in enterprise routing and switching technologies, so strong exposure to Cisco Catalyst
, Nexus
, and VMware NSX Distributed Firewall implementations is required.

This opportunity requires an initial 5-days on-site in Manchester for initial onboarding and deployment which will turn into hybrid-working.

***** PLEASE NOTE - sponsorship cannot be provided so candidates must live in teh UK with valid rights to work.

• Interpret designs to deploy, implement, and support IP network infrastructure across enterprise environments.
• Hands-on configuration and deployment of Routing & Switching using Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
• Execute VMware NSX deployments including Distributed Firewall configuration.
• Support onsite implementation, migrations, and network cutovers.
• Troubleshoot complex LAN, DC, and virtualized networking issues.
• Participate in conceptual discussions on DNS and SD-WAN technologies.

• Routing & Switching – Enhanced level (minimum 5 years hands-on experience)
• Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms
• VMware NSX and Distributed Firewall – 1–2 years deployment/implementation experience
• Conceptual exposure to DNS and SD-WAN

• Overall experience starting from 5 years in pure deployment roles
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in onsite customer environments
• Experience in large enterprise or global infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of ITIL-based operational processes
• Cisco or VMware certifications (preferred)