Senior Network Engineer

at  Axiom Software Solutions

Job Description
Network Engineer Consultant (Campus Routing and Switching)
Location: London
Description:
The Network Engineer Consultant will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network infrastructure of our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of routing and switching technologies to ensure the efficient and secure transfer of data across the network.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement functional network infrastructure (routing, switching, Wi-Fi) that ensures the integrity and availability of information and access.
• Troubleshoot network issues and outages, schedule upgrades, and collaborate with network architects on network optimization.
• Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and by defining and monitoring access.
• Support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy.
• Update network equipment to the latest firmware releases.
• Report network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information.
• Manage and lead routing and switching projects, including the configuring and installation of new hardware, software, and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS), and the creation of policies and procedures related to network hardware and software.
• Provide technical support and consultation for IT and end-user departments.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer focusing on routing, switching, Cisco WiFi, Cisco SDAccess, Cisco ISE
• Knowledge of Cisco SDWAN a plus
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, 802.1x, QoS).
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools.
• Hands-on experience of automation/scripting and configuration management tools such as Ansible
• University degree in Computer Science or a related subject.
• Professional certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) is preferred.
• Experience with Cisco: switches, routers, firewalls, DNAC, ISE, WiFi.

Desirable skills:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Documentation skills. (Visio a plus)
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
• Automation experience.

About Company
Axiom is a global information technology, consulting and outsourcing company and services provider. Our IT solutions empower organizations and individuals throughout the world to maximize value and quality to succeed in today’s challenging business environment. As a fast-growing new economy company, we focus our strengths to offer world-class solutions and services through the convergence of technology, innovation, expertise and experience. We provide software consulting, development and IT-enabled services to clients across the globe. We work towards delivering sustained value creation for customers, employees, industries and society at large. Core offerings include data warehousing, middleware development, product development and web-enablement of legacy applications in verticals like telecom, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, energy & utilities, retail & distribution, enablement of legacy Relentless exploration of technology horizons and a Global Delivery Model that is a judicious combination of onsite, offsite and offshore development, offer a complete range of high-ROI business solutions spanning the consulting, technology, operations and process outsourcing value chain.
We are committed to providing solutions that are simple to use and cost-effective, that meet the specific set of needs defined, and that are adaptable to meet future needs.
Our aim is to work in partnership with our clients to deliver innovative and tailored solutions. Listening to and understanding your issues To deliver benefit—rapidly—to our clients. To create a unique customer focus, both in our relationships with our clients and in our approach. To use our world beating, innovative applications and methodologies to deliver high business value to our clients. Attaining senior level commitment to your project. Collaborative working and transparency. Building the right team for the job. Regular communication and documentation. Respecting the knowledge and experience of your staf.

• Design and implement functional network infrastructure (routing, switching, Wi-Fi) that ensures the integrity and availability of information and access.
• Troubleshoot network issues and outages, schedule upgrades, and collaborate with network architects on network optimization.
• Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and by defining and monitoring access.
• Support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy.
• Update network equipment to the latest firmware releases.
• Report network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information.
• Manage and lead routing and switching projects, including the configuring and installation of new hardware, software, and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS), and the creation of policies and procedures related to network hardware and software.
• Provide technical support and consultation for IT and end-user departments