An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £50,000depending on experience+ shift allowance Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, working a 24/7 Shift Pattern Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward thinking team as a Network Security Engineer, where you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisations' network infrastructure as part of the 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. When not involved in incident response and triage activity with the SOC team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect against evolving threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing security incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. The role will be involved in the optimisation of network security tools to remediate "purple team" highlighted areas identified for improvement. You will also have the opportunity to immerse your time into the standardisation of network tools. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, solve complex challenges, and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about security and proactive defence, this role is the perfect fit. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. What we're looking for from you: ESSENTIALS Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS and load balancing) Strong expertise in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Demonstrable hands-on experience in next-gen firewalls and advancing security features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption and deep packet inspection. Proven experience in managing secure proxy solutions (e.g. Bluecoat, F5) and the ability to implement policies for content filtering, SSL inspection and network traffic monitoring. In depth knowledge of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication. Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks). Proficient in monitoring technologies e.g. PRTG, Nagios. DESIRABLES Understanding of cyber security capabilities and their integrations to networks infrastructure. Existing knowledge of / aptitude to learn Darktrace Antigena and Respond, Splunk ES or Log Rhythm tools. Strong ability to interpret complex information via use of packet capture in order to identify malicious traffic in detail, revealing attacker behaviours like C2, exploitation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Proven ability to review SOC alerting in collaboration with SOC analysts to effectively triage and manage Tier 1 SOC alerts to the appropriate outcome. Experience with LDAP, and application traffic flow root cause analysis. Previous experience to identify root cause from (TBC for review - Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
02/04/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £50,000depending on experience+ shift allowance Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, working a 24/7 Shift Pattern Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward thinking team as a Network Security Engineer, where you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisations' network infrastructure as part of the 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. When not involved in incident response and triage activity with the SOC team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect against evolving threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing security incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. The role will be involved in the optimisation of network security tools to remediate "purple team" highlighted areas identified for improvement. You will also have the opportunity to immerse your time into the standardisation of network tools. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, solve complex challenges, and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about security and proactive defence, this role is the perfect fit. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. What we're looking for from you: ESSENTIALS Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS and load balancing) Strong expertise in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Demonstrable hands-on experience in next-gen firewalls and advancing security features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption and deep packet inspection. Proven experience in managing secure proxy solutions (e.g. Bluecoat, F5) and the ability to implement policies for content filtering, SSL inspection and network traffic monitoring. In depth knowledge of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication. Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks). Proficient in monitoring technologies e.g. PRTG, Nagios. DESIRABLES Understanding of cyber security capabilities and their integrations to networks infrastructure. Existing knowledge of / aptitude to learn Darktrace Antigena and Respond, Splunk ES or Log Rhythm tools. Strong ability to interpret complex information via use of packet capture in order to identify malicious traffic in detail, revealing attacker behaviours like C2, exploitation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Proven ability to review SOC alerting in collaboration with SOC analysts to effectively triage and manage Tier 1 SOC alerts to the appropriate outcome. Experience with LDAP, and application traffic flow root cause analysis. Previous experience to identify root cause from (TBC for review - Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Role: SC Cleared Network Engineer Location: Farnborough (2 to 3 days per week onsite) Length: 6 months Rate: 750 to 800 via umbrella CANDIDATES MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE AND BE SOLE UK NATIONALS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK AND INDUSTRY The Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering engineering excellence across one or more technology domains by providing deep technical insight, drive continuous improvement, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives. Day-to-day, you'll lead the design, implementation and support of complex technology solutions, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. As the Senior Engineer, you will also act as a technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver integrated solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains Take ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards and provide technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers, supporting their development and integration into the team Collaborate with principal engineers, architects and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with security, performance and operational standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks across engineering deliverables and service operations Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer: Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre, and hybrid-cloudoud environments Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x), across Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Dell products. Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions Eperience with software defined Networking including virtualization technologies such as VMWare NSX-T Experience in producing detailed network designs and documentation aligned with business and security requirements Has experience with network automation, supported by development teams Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer: CCNP or equivalent industry experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. To cover shift patterns between (Apply online only) GMT you may be asked to work at specific times. As part of a commitment to maintaining high service availability and rapid incident response, this role will be required to participate in an on-call rota. This responsibility reflects the trust placed in the role to act swiftly and decisively when critical systems are impacted. At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Role: SC Cleared Network Engineer Location: Farnborough (2 to 3 days per week onsite) Length: 6 months Rate: 750 to 800 via umbrella CANDIDATES MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE AND BE SOLE UK NATIONALS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK AND INDUSTRY The Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering engineering excellence across one or more technology domains by providing deep technical insight, drive continuous improvement, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives. Day-to-day, you'll lead the design, implementation and support of complex technology solutions, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. As the Senior Engineer, you will also act as a technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver integrated solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains Take ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards and provide technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers, supporting their development and integration into the team Collaborate with principal engineers, architects and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with security, performance and operational standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks across engineering deliverables and service operations Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer: Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre, and hybrid-cloudoud environments Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x), across Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Dell products. Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions Eperience with software defined Networking including virtualization technologies such as VMWare NSX-T Experience in producing detailed network designs and documentation aligned with business and security requirements Has experience with network automation, supported by development teams Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer: CCNP or equivalent industry experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. To cover shift patterns between (Apply online only) GMT you may be asked to work at specific times. As part of a commitment to maintaining high service availability and rapid incident response, this role will be required to participate in an on-call rota. This responsibility reflects the trust placed in the role to act swiftly and decisively when critical systems are impacted. At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
Senior Network Engineer - City of London - Large financial services company - Salary up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits - Hybrid working (3 times a week in London office) A large financial services company are currently looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their growing team. The role will have responsibility for managing and designing the enterprise network which stretches globally. Duties will include: - Assisting architects with implementations - Driving enhancements to networks - Modernising infrastructure - Level 3 network technical support - Routing/Switching/Firewall implementations - Integration of switches, routers, wireless controllers, SDN, F5 load balancers, NAC servers and cloud infrastructure - On call rotation support - Network security To be considered suitable for this Senior Network Engineer role you will need the following skills and experience: - Experience in design and implementation of networks in a large user environment - Strong Cisco background (ideally CCNP/CCIE) - Knowledge of Layer 2 LAN technologies (VLANs, VTP, STP) - Routing protocols - F5 Load Balancers - Network security - Azure/Cloud technology - SDWAN technologies - CIsco Wireless technology Experience with automation/scripting would be an advantage but this is not essential
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Network Engineer - City of London - Large financial services company - Salary up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits - Hybrid working (3 times a week in London office) A large financial services company are currently looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their growing team. The role will have responsibility for managing and designing the enterprise network which stretches globally. Duties will include: - Assisting architects with implementations - Driving enhancements to networks - Modernising infrastructure - Level 3 network technical support - Routing/Switching/Firewall implementations - Integration of switches, routers, wireless controllers, SDN, F5 load balancers, NAC servers and cloud infrastructure - On call rotation support - Network security To be considered suitable for this Senior Network Engineer role you will need the following skills and experience: - Experience in design and implementation of networks in a large user environment - Strong Cisco background (ideally CCNP/CCIE) - Knowledge of Layer 2 LAN technologies (VLANs, VTP, STP) - Routing protocols - F5 Load Balancers - Network security - Azure/Cloud technology - SDWAN technologies - CIsco Wireless technology Experience with automation/scripting would be an advantage but this is not essential
Job title: Network Engineer / Network Designer (Contract) Duration: 3 months initially, with potential extensions Location: London (Hybrid) Role Overview A Network Engineer / Network Designer is required to deliver project-based network and security changes within a large, distributed retail organisation. This role focuses solely on project delivery , with no BAU or operational support responsibilities. The contractor will work under general direction, taking responsibility for their own deliverables and ensuring that all design output, configuration artefacts, and documentation updates are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established standards. The work will involve contributing to network designs, implementing planned configuration changes, and updating documentation across hybrid cloud and on?premises environments. Technologies include Cisco ACI , Juniper Mist , Fortinet FortiGate , Palo Alto Networks , Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) , Azure networking , F5 LTM , and automation tooling such as Python, GitHub, and Terraform . Key Responsibilities Network Design & Documentation Produce and update high?quality network documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and configuration specifications. Apply established design patterns for routing, segmentation, cloud connectivity, and secure access. Document changes clearly and consistently, ensuring traceability across project phases. Contribute to designs for Cisco ACI, including application profiles, endpoint groups, and policy models. Contribute to documentation for Juniper Mist wireless and access network deployments. Prepare clear integration and connectivity documentation for Zscaler ZIA and ZPA. Network Engineering & Project Delivery Deliver planned configuration changes across Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Juniper SRX firewalls. Implement routing changes using BGP and associated enterprise protocols. Build IPSec tunnels, VPNs, and Zero Trust access configurations following approved designs. Configure F5 LTM for application delivery and traffic management. Complete migration tasks, cutovers, and validation steps in line with project plans. Produce implementation runbooks, testing steps, and post?change records. Azure Cloud Networking Deploy Azure networking components such as VNets, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints. Update cloud network diagrams and documentation to reflect changes and new deployments. Support the delivery of hybrid connectivity using VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute. Ensure cloud networking aligns with existing enterprise design standards. Automation & Tooling Use Python to support automation of repeatable network configuration or verification tasks. Maintain configuration artefacts and documentation using GitHub version control. Apply Terraform modules to deliver network and cloud infrastructure builds where required. Transformation & Migration Delivery Contribute to workstreams delivering network modernisation, cloud adoption, and segmentation changes. Follow defined procedures when supporting branch, cloud, or data centre migrations. Produce migration documentation, implementation notes, and verification reports. Identify risks or issues related to network changes and escalate appropriately. Required Skills & Experience Core Networking Strong understanding of routing and switching technologies. Practical experience implementing BGP in enterprise environments. Knowledge of OSPF, VLANs, NAT, QoS, and IPsec VPN. Experience working with Cisco ACI and policy-driven network designs. Familiarity with Juniper Mist wireless and access networking. Security & Firewalls Hands on experience with: Fortinet FortiGate Palo Alto Networks Juniper SRX Including policy creation, rule updates, segmentation, and configuration deployment. Secure Access & Zero Trust Experience deploying Zscaler ZIA and/or ZPA into enterprise environments. Understanding of Zero Trust concepts and secure access patterns. Cloud Networking Practical experience delivering Azure networking solutions. Understanding of hybrid connectivity requirements and cloud security controls. Desirable Skills Automation experience with Python, Terraform, GitHub, and/or Ansible. Experience configuring and maintaining F5 LTM . Experience working in large distributed or retail organisations. Deliverables The contractor will be responsible for delivering: Updated network documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams). Configuration build documents for firewall, routing, and LTM implementations. Azure networking deployment artefacts and connectivity documentation. Migration runbooks, test plans, and implementation records. Accurate, fully maintained documentation within agreed repositories. Clear, complete handover material for operational teams.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Job title: Network Engineer / Network Designer (Contract) Duration: 3 months initially, with potential extensions Location: London (Hybrid) Role Overview A Network Engineer / Network Designer is required to deliver project-based network and security changes within a large, distributed retail organisation. This role focuses solely on project delivery , with no BAU or operational support responsibilities. The contractor will work under general direction, taking responsibility for their own deliverables and ensuring that all design output, configuration artefacts, and documentation updates are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established standards. The work will involve contributing to network designs, implementing planned configuration changes, and updating documentation across hybrid cloud and on?premises environments. Technologies include Cisco ACI , Juniper Mist , Fortinet FortiGate , Palo Alto Networks , Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) , Azure networking , F5 LTM , and automation tooling such as Python, GitHub, and Terraform . Key Responsibilities Network Design & Documentation Produce and update high?quality network documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and configuration specifications. Apply established design patterns for routing, segmentation, cloud connectivity, and secure access. Document changes clearly and consistently, ensuring traceability across project phases. Contribute to designs for Cisco ACI, including application profiles, endpoint groups, and policy models. Contribute to documentation for Juniper Mist wireless and access network deployments. Prepare clear integration and connectivity documentation for Zscaler ZIA and ZPA. Network Engineering & Project Delivery Deliver planned configuration changes across Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Juniper SRX firewalls. Implement routing changes using BGP and associated enterprise protocols. Build IPSec tunnels, VPNs, and Zero Trust access configurations following approved designs. Configure F5 LTM for application delivery and traffic management. Complete migration tasks, cutovers, and validation steps in line with project plans. Produce implementation runbooks, testing steps, and post?change records. Azure Cloud Networking Deploy Azure networking components such as VNets, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints. Update cloud network diagrams and documentation to reflect changes and new deployments. Support the delivery of hybrid connectivity using VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute. Ensure cloud networking aligns with existing enterprise design standards. Automation & Tooling Use Python to support automation of repeatable network configuration or verification tasks. Maintain configuration artefacts and documentation using GitHub version control. Apply Terraform modules to deliver network and cloud infrastructure builds where required. Transformation & Migration Delivery Contribute to workstreams delivering network modernisation, cloud adoption, and segmentation changes. Follow defined procedures when supporting branch, cloud, or data centre migrations. Produce migration documentation, implementation notes, and verification reports. Identify risks or issues related to network changes and escalate appropriately. Required Skills & Experience Core Networking Strong understanding of routing and switching technologies. Practical experience implementing BGP in enterprise environments. Knowledge of OSPF, VLANs, NAT, QoS, and IPsec VPN. Experience working with Cisco ACI and policy-driven network designs. Familiarity with Juniper Mist wireless and access networking. Security & Firewalls Hands on experience with: Fortinet FortiGate Palo Alto Networks Juniper SRX Including policy creation, rule updates, segmentation, and configuration deployment. Secure Access & Zero Trust Experience deploying Zscaler ZIA and/or ZPA into enterprise environments. Understanding of Zero Trust concepts and secure access patterns. Cloud Networking Practical experience delivering Azure networking solutions. Understanding of hybrid connectivity requirements and cloud security controls. Desirable Skills Automation experience with Python, Terraform, GitHub, and/or Ansible. Experience configuring and maintaining F5 LTM . Experience working in large distributed or retail organisations. Deliverables The contractor will be responsible for delivering: Updated network documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams). Configuration build documents for firewall, routing, and LTM implementations. Azure networking deployment artefacts and connectivity documentation. Migration runbooks, test plans, and implementation records. Accurate, fully maintained documentation within agreed repositories. Clear, complete handover material for operational teams.
F5 Infrastructure Engineer (LTM, DNS, AWAF, AFM- Manchester/Leeds/Edinburgh An experienced F5 Engineer is required to support ongoing project delivery. You will work as part of an F5 team, delivering project requirements via automated pipelines as well as through the F5 GUI for Legacy environments. Key responsibilities include: Designing and implementing F5 LTM and DNS configurations Supporting AWAF and AFM ACLs Delivering changes across production and pre-production environments Ensuring solutions align with organisational and compliance standards Experience with automation pipelines is highly desirable, along with exposure to public cloud platforms. Training can be provided where required to support project delivery. The role will involve some out-of-hours work to support change implementation. You will also collaborate closely with colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices, and participate in ongoing learning within an experienced SME community.
30/03/2026
Contractor
F5 Infrastructure Engineer (LTM, DNS, AWAF, AFM- Manchester/Leeds/Edinburgh An experienced F5 Engineer is required to support ongoing project delivery. You will work as part of an F5 team, delivering project requirements via automated pipelines as well as through the F5 GUI for Legacy environments. Key responsibilities include: Designing and implementing F5 LTM and DNS configurations Supporting AWAF and AFM ACLs Delivering changes across production and pre-production environments Ensuring solutions align with organisational and compliance standards Experience with automation pipelines is highly desirable, along with exposure to public cloud platforms. Training can be provided where required to support project delivery. The role will involve some out-of-hours work to support change implementation. You will also collaborate closely with colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices, and participate in ongoing learning within an experienced SME community.
Data and Security Network Engineer - F5, Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies, VPN, Cisco Proven experience (5 years) as a Load Balancing and Proxy Network Engineer. Proven experience (5 years) implementing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers. Strong proficiency in configuring and managing load balancers (F5 and AVI) and proxies (Skyhigh Web Gateway). In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices. Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues. Relevant certifications (eg, F5, AVI, Cisco) will be an advantage. As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your skills will include: Experience with load balancing technologies (F5, AVI) Ability to configure Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies. Strong DMZ architecture and engineering Experience Experience and working knowledge of VPN designs and configuration on Cisco platforms. Experience and working knowledge of BGP and Multicast Working knowledge of DNS Inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract (to be extended) - candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham
30/03/2026
Contractor
Data and Security Network Engineer - F5, Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies, VPN, Cisco Proven experience (5 years) as a Load Balancing and Proxy Network Engineer. Proven experience (5 years) implementing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers. Strong proficiency in configuring and managing load balancers (F5 and AVI) and proxies (Skyhigh Web Gateway). In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices. Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues. Relevant certifications (eg, F5, AVI, Cisco) will be an advantage. As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your skills will include: Experience with load balancing technologies (F5, AVI) Ability to configure Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies. Strong DMZ architecture and engineering Experience Experience and working knowledge of VPN designs and configuration on Cisco platforms. Experience and working knowledge of BGP and Multicast Working knowledge of DNS Inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract (to be extended) - candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham
Network Web Proxy Infra Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy Tech (F5 BIG-IP, McAfee, Skyhigh, Bluecoat) Our client is looking for a Web Proxy Network Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery and enhancement of their EMEA network. This role is ideal for someone who already has hands-on experience working with Proxy technologies (such as McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat, or similar), and is ready to step into a fast-paced enterprise environment where you can further deepen your expertise. You will: Support the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and Management of Web Proxies Contribute to change and incident activities within a complex network infrastructure Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services We are not looking for someone brand new to the technology - you should already be familiar with the key tools and concepts and be ready to contribute from day one, even if you're still developing full mastery. Core Skills & Experience Required: Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy platforms (eg McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat) Experience or knowledge of Load Balancing technologies such as F5 BIG IP (LTM/GTM) VMWare Next Gen Load Balancer (formerly AVI Networks) Working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates, NAT, DNS, and Layer 7 protocols Comfort using CLI and GUI interfaces for network appliance configuration Preferred: Experience building from base and upgrading firmware of Web Proxies Experience of DLP/Malware Protection & Mitigation infrastructure Experience writing or editing iRules, health monitors, or similar load balancing policies Awareness of certificate management, TLS handshake flow, and debugging tools (Wireshark, Fiddler) Contract Role inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract - 3 days a week in office (candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham) By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
30/03/2026
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Network Web Proxy Infra Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy Tech (F5 BIG-IP, McAfee, Skyhigh, Bluecoat) Our client is looking for a Web Proxy Network Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery and enhancement of their EMEA network. This role is ideal for someone who already has hands-on experience working with Proxy technologies (such as McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat, or similar), and is ready to step into a fast-paced enterprise environment where you can further deepen your expertise. You will: Support the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and Management of Web Proxies Contribute to change and incident activities within a complex network infrastructure Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services We are not looking for someone brand new to the technology - you should already be familiar with the key tools and concepts and be ready to contribute from day one, even if you're still developing full mastery. Core Skills & Experience Required: Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy platforms (eg McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat) Experience or knowledge of Load Balancing technologies such as F5 BIG IP (LTM/GTM) VMWare Next Gen Load Balancer (formerly AVI Networks) Working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates, NAT, DNS, and Layer 7 protocols Comfort using CLI and GUI interfaces for network appliance configuration Preferred: Experience building from base and upgrading firmware of Web Proxies Experience of DLP/Malware Protection & Mitigation infrastructure Experience writing or editing iRules, health monitors, or similar load balancing policies Awareness of certificate management, TLS handshake flow, and debugging tools (Wireshark, Fiddler) Contract Role inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract - 3 days a week in office (candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham) By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Contract Investment Banking Data and Security Network Engineer - Load Balancing/Proxy/Cisco/Routing As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your qualifications will include: Proven experience (5 years) as a Load Balancing and Proxy Network Engineer. Proven experience (5 years) implementing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers. Strong proficiency in configuring and managing load balancers (F5 and AVI) and proxies (Skyhigh Web Gateway). In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices. Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues. Relevant certifications (eg, F5, AVI, Cisco) will be an advantage. As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your skills will include: Experience with load balancing technologies (F5, AVI) Ability to configure Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies. Strong DMZ architecture and engineering Experience Experience and working knowledge of VPN designs and configuration on Cisco platforms. Experience and working knowledge of BGP and Multicast Working knowledge of DNS Initial 12 month contract (will be extended further) - inside IR35 - candidate must be near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham (hybrid working) By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
30/03/2026
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Contract Investment Banking Data and Security Network Engineer - Load Balancing/Proxy/Cisco/Routing As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your qualifications will include: Proven experience (5 years) as a Load Balancing and Proxy Network Engineer. Proven experience (5 years) implementing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers. Strong proficiency in configuring and managing load balancers (F5 and AVI) and proxies (Skyhigh Web Gateway). In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices. Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues. Relevant certifications (eg, F5, AVI, Cisco) will be an advantage. As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your skills will include: Experience with load balancing technologies (F5, AVI) Ability to configure Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies. Strong DMZ architecture and engineering Experience Experience and working knowledge of VPN designs and configuration on Cisco platforms. Experience and working knowledge of BGP and Multicast Working knowledge of DNS Initial 12 month contract (will be extended further) - inside IR35 - candidate must be near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham (hybrid working) By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
A well known council based in London is seeking to recruit X3 1st / 2nd Line Support Engineers to start asap for initial 3 month contracts at £200/day, 5 days fully on site in London, 36 hours per week.It is essential that you have experience of supporting windows 11 laptops, have excellent customer facing skills and also presentation skills as you may be required to support deployment sessions. These are very high profile projects for the council so you will need to be able to work well under the spotlight. Higlight of key tasks Setting up and installing laptops, ensuring inventory is tracked and old devices are retrieved Installing operating systems and business applications, configuring VPN (F5), OneDrive sync, mapped drives, and user shortcuts Ensuring systems function correctly and resolving issues during deployment Preparing rooms, guiding users, and managing session logistics Providing real-time assistance and answering user queries during setup . Maintaining detailed records of deployment activities and issue resolution Handling complex technical issues beyond 1st/2nd line capabilities Collaborating with internal and external teams to meet project requirements, including accessibility and specialist applications Working closely with PMs, support officers, and other engineers Engaging with council leads, vendors, and service desk teams Must be available to start immediately and be happy with 5 days on site (this is not negotiable due to the nature of the work).Please apply today.
06/10/2025
Full time
A well known council based in London is seeking to recruit X3 1st / 2nd Line Support Engineers to start asap for initial 3 month contracts at £200/day, 5 days fully on site in London, 36 hours per week.It is essential that you have experience of supporting windows 11 laptops, have excellent customer facing skills and also presentation skills as you may be required to support deployment sessions. These are very high profile projects for the council so you will need to be able to work well under the spotlight. Higlight of key tasks Setting up and installing laptops, ensuring inventory is tracked and old devices are retrieved Installing operating systems and business applications, configuring VPN (F5), OneDrive sync, mapped drives, and user shortcuts Ensuring systems function correctly and resolving issues during deployment Preparing rooms, guiding users, and managing session logistics Providing real-time assistance and answering user queries during setup . Maintaining detailed records of deployment activities and issue resolution Handling complex technical issues beyond 1st/2nd line capabilities Collaborating with internal and external teams to meet project requirements, including accessibility and specialist applications Working closely with PMs, support officers, and other engineers Engaging with council leads, vendors, and service desk teams Must be available to start immediately and be happy with 5 days on site (this is not negotiable due to the nature of the work).Please apply today.
Morson International (IT)
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Security Engineer - SC Cleared (or Eligible) - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - Remote - 12 Months initial contract We are currently working with a leading client in the zero carbon energy sector who are looking to bring on board an experienced Security Engineer to join their security implementation and engineering delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical projects in a highly regulated environment. The Role - As part of the security engineering team, you'll be: Delivering on the security portfolio, with a focus on SASE and Firewall estates. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints and stand-ups. Managing and tracking workloads via Jira. Triaging customer requirements into actionable deliverables. Acting as an escalation engineer for the Security Support Team. Supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Producing documentation and knowledge base material, as well as delivering knowledge transfer sessions. Occasionally supporting out-of-hours work. Technical Skills We're Looking For My client is looking for demonstrable experience in as many of the following as possible: Enterprise Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN) & Fortinet. Management platforms: Panorama, SCM, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. SASE products/services. Load balancers & application delivery - primarily F5. Vulnerability & exposure management (eg Tenable). Email security gateways and hygiene solutions (Mimecast). Network routing, switching, access policy administration. AWS and Azure security knowledge. Documentation: HLDs, LLDs, Security Designs, Risk Assessments, Network Diagrams. Soft Skills & Background Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Agile/SAFe delivery experience. Background in security operations, compliance, risk, or governance. Experience working with an MSSP - desirable. Exposure to highly regulated industries - Financial Services experience a strong plus. Clearance SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is required for this role. Candidates with current active SC will be prioritised. Why Apply? This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in their security landscape. You'll be working on enterprise-grade solutions, contributing to critical infrastructure, and expanding your skill set across cloud, network, and security domains.
03/10/2025
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Security Engineer - SC Cleared (or Eligible) - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - Remote - 12 Months initial contract We are currently working with a leading client in the zero carbon energy sector who are looking to bring on board an experienced Security Engineer to join their security implementation and engineering delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical projects in a highly regulated environment. The Role - As part of the security engineering team, you'll be: Delivering on the security portfolio, with a focus on SASE and Firewall estates. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints and stand-ups. Managing and tracking workloads via Jira. Triaging customer requirements into actionable deliverables. Acting as an escalation engineer for the Security Support Team. Supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Producing documentation and knowledge base material, as well as delivering knowledge transfer sessions. Occasionally supporting out-of-hours work. Technical Skills We're Looking For My client is looking for demonstrable experience in as many of the following as possible: Enterprise Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN) & Fortinet. Management platforms: Panorama, SCM, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. SASE products/services. Load balancers & application delivery - primarily F5. Vulnerability & exposure management (eg Tenable). Email security gateways and hygiene solutions (Mimecast). Network routing, switching, access policy administration. AWS and Azure security knowledge. Documentation: HLDs, LLDs, Security Designs, Risk Assessments, Network Diagrams. Soft Skills & Background Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Agile/SAFe delivery experience. Background in security operations, compliance, risk, or governance. Experience working with an MSSP - desirable. Exposure to highly regulated industries - Financial Services experience a strong plus. Clearance SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is required for this role. Candidates with current active SC will be prioritised. Why Apply? This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in their security landscape. You'll be working on enterprise-grade solutions, contributing to critical infrastructure, and expanding your skill set across cloud, network, and security domains.
Cheltenham location - full-time on-site Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Up to £640 p/d Inside IR35 12 month contract + extension Experience in CISCO, Firewalls, Splunk, Infoblox, Network Design & Delivery Who Are We? We are recruiting for a growing SME consultancy which specialises in digital transformation, cyber security, and cloud services for the public sector. With a strong track record in national security, they have delivered secure programmes for classified government agencies. Known for combining technical expertise with integrity and public service values, our client plays a trusted role in strengthening the UK's secure digital infrastructure. Technical Expertise and Requirements: Active eDV clearance (West) Willingness to work full time on site in Cheltenham when required. Network Infrastructure & Technologies: Cisco technologies (including SDA & ACI) Juniper firewalls F5 Networks Infoblox NetScout SolarWinds Security & Monitoring: Secured network boundaries Cryptographic solutions Splunk Automation & Management: Ansible Network Services: Network design Network delivery Cloud network migration To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you.
03/10/2025
Full time
Cheltenham location - full-time on-site Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Up to £640 p/d Inside IR35 12 month contract + extension Experience in CISCO, Firewalls, Splunk, Infoblox, Network Design & Delivery Who Are We? We are recruiting for a growing SME consultancy which specialises in digital transformation, cyber security, and cloud services for the public sector. With a strong track record in national security, they have delivered secure programmes for classified government agencies. Known for combining technical expertise with integrity and public service values, our client plays a trusted role in strengthening the UK's secure digital infrastructure. Technical Expertise and Requirements: Active eDV clearance (West) Willingness to work full time on site in Cheltenham when required. Network Infrastructure & Technologies: Cisco technologies (including SDA & ACI) Juniper firewalls F5 Networks Infoblox NetScout SolarWinds Security & Monitoring: Secured network boundaries Cryptographic solutions Splunk Automation & Management: Ansible Network Services: Network design Network delivery Cloud network migration To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you.
The Role A leading global financial institution is seeking a Python Developer (Contract) to join its Commodities Technology team. This group supports a fast-growing Commodities Index business that spans Oil, Gas, Power, Agriculture, and Metals, providing advanced analytics and tools for structuring and trading. You will play a key role in designing and delivering a new index back-testing platform , working closely with structurers and front office stakeholders. The position offers direct business interaction, exposure to real-world trading problems, and the opportunity to build robust, high-performance solutions in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities Develop and enhance Python-based models for: Historical index back-testing Daily pricing and index level generation Weighting and rebalancing logic Basket decomposition and attribution analytics Design and deploy scalable APIs (Flask / FastAPI) for internal and external tools. Partner with business users to gather requirements and iterate quickly on solutions. Implement testing frameworks, version control, and data validation processes. Integrate with market data, storage systems, and reporting platforms. Required Skills 5+ years' Python development experience, ideally within trading, risk, or financial services. Strong background with Pandas, NumPy, and data science libraries . Hands-on experience with Flask or FastAPI for API development. Proficiency in time-series data manipulation and back-testing methods. Experience working with large datasets and real-time data pipelines . Strong performance optimisation and debugging skills. Confident communicator with the ability to liaise directly with business stakeholders. Desirable Skills Experience in commodities indices, structured products, or index engineering . Knowledge of market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc). Familiarity with containerisation (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP). Database experience (SQL/NoSQL) and use of modern data formats (Parquet, HDF5). Contract: Initial term with possible extension Day Rate: Competitive, depending on experience McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
02/10/2025
Full time
The Role A leading global financial institution is seeking a Python Developer (Contract) to join its Commodities Technology team. This group supports a fast-growing Commodities Index business that spans Oil, Gas, Power, Agriculture, and Metals, providing advanced analytics and tools for structuring and trading. You will play a key role in designing and delivering a new index back-testing platform , working closely with structurers and front office stakeholders. The position offers direct business interaction, exposure to real-world trading problems, and the opportunity to build robust, high-performance solutions in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities Develop and enhance Python-based models for: Historical index back-testing Daily pricing and index level generation Weighting and rebalancing logic Basket decomposition and attribution analytics Design and deploy scalable APIs (Flask / FastAPI) for internal and external tools. Partner with business users to gather requirements and iterate quickly on solutions. Implement testing frameworks, version control, and data validation processes. Integrate with market data, storage systems, and reporting platforms. Required Skills 5+ years' Python development experience, ideally within trading, risk, or financial services. Strong background with Pandas, NumPy, and data science libraries . Hands-on experience with Flask or FastAPI for API development. Proficiency in time-series data manipulation and back-testing methods. Experience working with large datasets and real-time data pipelines . Strong performance optimisation and debugging skills. Confident communicator with the ability to liaise directly with business stakeholders. Desirable Skills Experience in commodities indices, structured products, or index engineering . Knowledge of market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc). Familiarity with containerisation (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP). Database experience (SQL/NoSQL) and use of modern data formats (Parquet, HDF5). Contract: Initial term with possible extension Day Rate: Competitive, depending on experience McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Network Engineer Initial 6-month Rolling Contract Role Hybrid Working in Chester £450- £550 per day, Inside IR35 ECS Resource group are currently working with a World's Leading Technology Organisation who are looking for a Network Engineer to support and enhance their EMEA network infrastructure, with a strong focus on web Proxy technologies. Please note: candidates without Proxy experience can be considered for this role, but you need to be based within a commutable distance from Chester. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for: Assist in the configuration and management of Proxy systems, access policies, and routing rules Supporting the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and management of Web Proxies Support incident response and planned changes in a complex, multi-layered network Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services Please note, the below requirements are essential and candidates without this will not be considered: 5+ years working as a Network Engineer Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy Platforms eg McAfee, Sky high, Blue Coat etc. Knowledge of load balancing technologies such as a F5, VMWare Next Gen Load etc. Prior experience supporting network changes and troubleshooting connectivity issues Financial services experience (desirable) Further Information Available upon Application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/10/2025
Contractor
Network Engineer Initial 6-month Rolling Contract Role Hybrid Working in Chester £450- £550 per day, Inside IR35 ECS Resource group are currently working with a World's Leading Technology Organisation who are looking for a Network Engineer to support and enhance their EMEA network infrastructure, with a strong focus on web Proxy technologies. Please note: candidates without Proxy experience can be considered for this role, but you need to be based within a commutable distance from Chester. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for: Assist in the configuration and management of Proxy systems, access policies, and routing rules Supporting the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and management of Web Proxies Support incident response and planned changes in a complex, multi-layered network Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services Please note, the below requirements are essential and candidates without this will not be considered: 5+ years working as a Network Engineer Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy Platforms eg McAfee, Sky high, Blue Coat etc. Knowledge of load balancing technologies such as a F5, VMWare Next Gen Load etc. Prior experience supporting network changes and troubleshooting connectivity issues Financial services experience (desirable) Further Information Available upon Application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to take an instrumental consultant position based in the Dorking area (2 days a week in the office/3 days from home) paying up to £80,000. My client is a well established consultancy firm going through continued growth & expansion, and requires a customer focused Network Engineer to provide BAU network support and project work. To be considered for this position you will need previous experience of supporting enterprise networks, specifically Cisco Switches & Routers, F5 Load Balancers, Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls and SolarWinds monitoring. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Based outside of Dorking in Surrey, you will need your own transport to get to their site. In return for hard work and dedication, my client is offering a salary of £80,000 and the opportunity to work on cutting edge enterprise networks in a customer focused role. If you are an experienced Cisco Network Engineer looking for a new challenge, please send me your CV immediately.
01/10/2025
Full time
This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to take an instrumental consultant position based in the Dorking area (2 days a week in the office/3 days from home) paying up to £80,000. My client is a well established consultancy firm going through continued growth & expansion, and requires a customer focused Network Engineer to provide BAU network support and project work. To be considered for this position you will need previous experience of supporting enterprise networks, specifically Cisco Switches & Routers, F5 Load Balancers, Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls and SolarWinds monitoring. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Based outside of Dorking in Surrey, you will need your own transport to get to their site. In return for hard work and dedication, my client is offering a salary of £80,000 and the opportunity to work on cutting edge enterprise networks in a customer focused role. If you are an experienced Cisco Network Engineer looking for a new challenge, please send me your CV immediately.
Firewall Security Engineer 6 Month Contract Warwick (Hybrid) £380/day (Outside IR35) Firewall Security Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and in-depth experience of F5 firewalls. 6 Month Contract based in Warwick (Hybrid). The vast majority of work is expected to be remote, plus occasional travel to Data Centre sites in the West/South of England, on average once/twice a month. Working with a global IT Consultancy on large-scale network solutions projects for a Telecoms client. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Must have in-depth F5 firewalls experience, plus Checkpoint or Juniper firewall security skills. Technical Ownership of a Telecoms end client's Network Security Infrastructure estate, processes, documentation + lifecycle management. Acting as the technical point of contact for all Network Security related projects, changes and modifications, including firewall rules base. Point of escalation and link to vendor support for Network Security infrastructure incidents. Design of customer networks including input into High-Level and Low-Level design (HLD/LLD). Technical support, change management (physical/remote), customer inventory management, EOL, hardware, software. Technical Environment: F5, Checkpoint, Juniper, Bluecoat, Cisco Networking, Cisco IPT / QoS / 802.1x, switches, wireless, Inflobox DNS, SSL VPN, DMVPN, IPsec, WAN, routing protocols. SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.
01/09/2025
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Firewall Security Engineer 6 Month Contract Warwick (Hybrid) £380/day (Outside IR35) Firewall Security Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and in-depth experience of F5 firewalls. 6 Month Contract based in Warwick (Hybrid). The vast majority of work is expected to be remote, plus occasional travel to Data Centre sites in the West/South of England, on average once/twice a month. Working with a global IT Consultancy on large-scale network solutions projects for a Telecoms client. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Must have in-depth F5 firewalls experience, plus Checkpoint or Juniper firewall security skills. Technical Ownership of a Telecoms end client's Network Security Infrastructure estate, processes, documentation + lifecycle management. Acting as the technical point of contact for all Network Security related projects, changes and modifications, including firewall rules base. Point of escalation and link to vendor support for Network Security infrastructure incidents. Design of customer networks including input into High-Level and Low-Level design (HLD/LLD). Technical support, change management (physical/remote), customer inventory management, EOL, hardware, software. Technical Environment: F5, Checkpoint, Juniper, Bluecoat, Cisco Networking, Cisco IPT / QoS / 802.1x, switches, wireless, Inflobox DNS, SSL VPN, DMVPN, IPsec, WAN, routing protocols. SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with deep expertise in network appliances to join our client's growing infrastructure and DevOps team for a 12 months contract working 60% on-site in either Leeds, Manchester, or Birmingham. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, migrating and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure, with a particular focus on network and cloud environments. This role requires advanced hands-on experience with F5, Palo Alto, CheckPoint Firewalls, Zscalar and AWS, alongside fluency in modern DevOps tools and practices. Key Responsibilities Design, implementation, and administration of F5 appliances in AWS. Converge multiple solutions of network patterns and create a self service, single pattern for the service. Configure and manage network security appliances, particularly Palo Alto and CheckPoint Firewalls in enterprise environments. Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI. Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC/CaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize systems, networks, and application performance across hybrid environments. Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams to enforce DevSecOps best practices. Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes. Maintain and document configurations, processes, and network topologies. Required Qualifications Extensive hands-on experience with F5 load balancers expertise. Strong experience with Firewall platforms: Palo Alto Networks and CheckPoint. Strong experience in Zscalar is preferable Solid understanding of networking protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, routing, etc.). Proficient with AWS services including EC2, ELB, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, S3,VPC Lattice, Transit Gateway, VPN and more. Practical knowledge of DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform. Strong Scripting skills (Bash, Python, or equivalent). Experience in managing production systems, preferably in regulated or high-availability environ-ments. Experience in mentoring junior members of the team If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
28/08/2025
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with deep expertise in network appliances to join our client's growing infrastructure and DevOps team for a 12 months contract working 60% on-site in either Leeds, Manchester, or Birmingham. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, migrating and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure, with a particular focus on network and cloud environments. This role requires advanced hands-on experience with F5, Palo Alto, CheckPoint Firewalls, Zscalar and AWS, alongside fluency in modern DevOps tools and practices. Key Responsibilities Design, implementation, and administration of F5 appliances in AWS. Converge multiple solutions of network patterns and create a self service, single pattern for the service. Configure and manage network security appliances, particularly Palo Alto and CheckPoint Firewalls in enterprise environments. Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI. Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC/CaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize systems, networks, and application performance across hybrid environments. Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams to enforce DevSecOps best practices. Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes. Maintain and document configurations, processes, and network topologies. Required Qualifications Extensive hands-on experience with F5 load balancers expertise. Strong experience with Firewall platforms: Palo Alto Networks and CheckPoint. Strong experience in Zscalar is preferable Solid understanding of networking protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, routing, etc.). Proficient with AWS services including EC2, ELB, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, S3,VPC Lattice, Transit Gateway, VPN and more. Practical knowledge of DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform. Strong Scripting skills (Bash, Python, or equivalent). Experience in managing production systems, preferably in regulated or high-availability environ-ments. Experience in mentoring junior members of the team If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
Job Specification: IP Design Specialist - Designer Role Title: IP Design Specialist - Designer Location: Hybrid- Reading Role Overview The IP Design Specialist (Designer) will be responsible for delivering high-quality IP/MPLS network designs supporting a variety of infrastructure and customer solutions, including fixed-line and mobile services, private and hybrid cloud, enterprise IT, and wireless networks. The individual will lead the low-level design and implementation planning of medium to large-scale projects, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to architectural guidelines. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed, technically sound designs across LAN/WAN, SP/MPLS, Cloud Network infrastructure, and Data Centre environments. Take ownership of LLDs (Low-Level Designs) based on high-level architecture, ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and implementation teams to ensure successful delivery and operational handover. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across IP, routing, switching, and network virtualization domains. Conduct peer reviews and provide technical oversight to junior engineers/designers. Engage in design validation, lab testing, and proof-of-concept activities. Troubleshoot and support network designs through deployment and into steady-state operations. Participate in design governance and approval forums. Essential Skills & Qualifications Extensive experience in Service Provider and Data Centre routing/switching. Proficiency in BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF, QoS, and large-scale WAN/LAN design. Deep understanding of Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, F5 product lines. Strong experience with on-prem and hybrid cloud networking (OpenStack/OpenShift/VMware NSX). Experience in network automation or Scripting tools (eg Ansible, Python) is a strong plus. Working knowledge of network telemetry and management protocols (SNMP, Syslog, TACACS+). Hands-on experience with complex network troubleshooting tools and techniques. Desirable Certifications CCIE/JNCIE/SRA or equivalent experience. Cloud or Automation certifications (AWS Networking, Terraform, DevNet, etc.) advantageous. Key Attributes Delivery-focused, technically curious, and highly motivated. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with minimal supervision. Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours for deployments or incident response.
28/08/2025
Contractor
Job Specification: IP Design Specialist - Designer Role Title: IP Design Specialist - Designer Location: Hybrid- Reading Role Overview The IP Design Specialist (Designer) will be responsible for delivering high-quality IP/MPLS network designs supporting a variety of infrastructure and customer solutions, including fixed-line and mobile services, private and hybrid cloud, enterprise IT, and wireless networks. The individual will lead the low-level design and implementation planning of medium to large-scale projects, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to architectural guidelines. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed, technically sound designs across LAN/WAN, SP/MPLS, Cloud Network infrastructure, and Data Centre environments. Take ownership of LLDs (Low-Level Designs) based on high-level architecture, ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and implementation teams to ensure successful delivery and operational handover. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across IP, routing, switching, and network virtualization domains. Conduct peer reviews and provide technical oversight to junior engineers/designers. Engage in design validation, lab testing, and proof-of-concept activities. Troubleshoot and support network designs through deployment and into steady-state operations. Participate in design governance and approval forums. Essential Skills & Qualifications Extensive experience in Service Provider and Data Centre routing/switching. Proficiency in BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF, QoS, and large-scale WAN/LAN design. Deep understanding of Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, F5 product lines. Strong experience with on-prem and hybrid cloud networking (OpenStack/OpenShift/VMware NSX). Experience in network automation or Scripting tools (eg Ansible, Python) is a strong plus. Working knowledge of network telemetry and management protocols (SNMP, Syslog, TACACS+). Hands-on experience with complex network troubleshooting tools and techniques. Desirable Certifications CCIE/JNCIE/SRA or equivalent experience. Cloud or Automation certifications (AWS Networking, Terraform, DevNet, etc.) advantageous. Key Attributes Delivery-focused, technically curious, and highly motivated. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with minimal supervision. Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours for deployments or incident response.
About Ekco Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe! We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers' existing technology investments. In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back! We have over 600 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in Ireland, UK, Netherlands & Malaysia. About the role Reporting into the Head of Technical Operations, you will be responsible for management and planning all Network Infrastructure both internally and customer facing where Ekco provides services/support, including Local and Wide Area Networks. You will provide technical expertise, support and specialist advice in delivering operational infrastructure services. Also, you will have line management responsibilities for geographically spread team, ensuring they are appropriately skilled, and that resource is allocated to support the services Ekco provides and project work as required. Job Duties/Requirements of Role As the Ekco Networks Practice Lead you will play a key role in: Own the day-to-day support and management of Ekco's UK Network(s) service ensuring it is performant, available and that any interruptions to the service or business are minimised with Incidents, Request and changes resolved/fulfilled within a timely manner in line with their SLA's Provide technical oversight of the Networks supported, inputting to architectural decisions and acting as the technical design authority within Ekco's Services. Establish operational procedures to ensure that the Network Practice and other Practices work together seamlessly to support the business. Undertake technology life cycle management to ensure that all Network equipment is maintained and patched to current levels, owning a high-level plan for replacements to allow for budgetary forecasts. Own all tools required to manage the network, ensuring that these are properly managed, maintained and accessible to teams who need them to provide support. As an Ekco Practice Leader you will play a key role in: Driving a UK centric approach to delivering customer facing technical support. Actively promoting this approach. Taking ownership of your respective practice to ensure award winning service is delivered Leading by example ensuring your team and others are living up to the standards we all set Going above and beyond to deliver, not accepting just good service, good is not good enough only excellent will do. Constantly be looking for opportunities to improve the service we offer Working with other practice leaders to ensure no ticket/piece or work gets left behind Continually developing knowledge of industry best practice and standards Ensuring processes are followed and where processes don't exist helping to define them Ensuring SLA's and KPI's are hit for yours and your peers' practices, reporting weekly & monthly to demonstrate this Acting as Major Incident Manager as and when required on a rota (1/6) Regularly conducting 1-2-1s with the team ensuring each team member has objectives and a CDPs in place Acting as a single point of contact for presales activity in your respective practice, bring together resources to support sales activities. About You You will have: A strong customer focus, with an ability to continually anticipate and meet customers' needs excelling in communicating at all levels within a customer organisation. Nine or more years of experience in datacentre networks CCNP level certification, or alternative vendor equivalent Expert-level understanding of fundamental networking principles. Experience working with network software and hardware. Solid understanding of routing design (BGP, VRF, OSPF) Solid understanding of Layer-2 design. Experience of network security components (Firewall, IPS) Preferred knowledge of Cisco, Dell, HPE, Aruba, CX Palo Alto, F5 Experience of multiple different monitoring tools such as PRTG, Azure Monitor, SolarWinds, Logic Monitor to name just a few Ability to develop documented long term technical strategy aligned to the technical roadmap for Ekco services. Experience in supporting the growth of talented and skilled engineers while maintaining a highly engaged team Experience in working to ensure customer solutions and services comply with the relevant product standards and internal documentation (in accordance with ISO certification) Experience of managing a 24/7 technical support operations including management of an on-call rota The Desirables Understanding of Service Management best practices frameworks such as ITIL Knowledge of NSX would be a bonus Why Ekco Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values Employee perks Time off - 25 days leave + public holidays x1 day Birthday leave per year Company Pension Scheme (employer contribution 5%) + flexible salary sacrifice Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to dedicated mental health, emotional wellbeing and general advice. Private Medical Healthcare with Bupa (post probation) Discounted Dental Insurance with Bupa (via salary sacrifice) Learning & development - Unlimited access to Udemy learning platform A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally)
15/08/2023
Full time
About Ekco Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe! We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers' existing technology investments. In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back! We have over 600 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in Ireland, UK, Netherlands & Malaysia. About the role Reporting into the Head of Technical Operations, you will be responsible for management and planning all Network Infrastructure both internally and customer facing where Ekco provides services/support, including Local and Wide Area Networks. You will provide technical expertise, support and specialist advice in delivering operational infrastructure services. Also, you will have line management responsibilities for geographically spread team, ensuring they are appropriately skilled, and that resource is allocated to support the services Ekco provides and project work as required. Job Duties/Requirements of Role As the Ekco Networks Practice Lead you will play a key role in: Own the day-to-day support and management of Ekco's UK Network(s) service ensuring it is performant, available and that any interruptions to the service or business are minimised with Incidents, Request and changes resolved/fulfilled within a timely manner in line with their SLA's Provide technical oversight of the Networks supported, inputting to architectural decisions and acting as the technical design authority within Ekco's Services. Establish operational procedures to ensure that the Network Practice and other Practices work together seamlessly to support the business. Undertake technology life cycle management to ensure that all Network equipment is maintained and patched to current levels, owning a high-level plan for replacements to allow for budgetary forecasts. Own all tools required to manage the network, ensuring that these are properly managed, maintained and accessible to teams who need them to provide support. As an Ekco Practice Leader you will play a key role in: Driving a UK centric approach to delivering customer facing technical support. Actively promoting this approach. Taking ownership of your respective practice to ensure award winning service is delivered Leading by example ensuring your team and others are living up to the standards we all set Going above and beyond to deliver, not accepting just good service, good is not good enough only excellent will do. Constantly be looking for opportunities to improve the service we offer Working with other practice leaders to ensure no ticket/piece or work gets left behind Continually developing knowledge of industry best practice and standards Ensuring processes are followed and where processes don't exist helping to define them Ensuring SLA's and KPI's are hit for yours and your peers' practices, reporting weekly & monthly to demonstrate this Acting as Major Incident Manager as and when required on a rota (1/6) Regularly conducting 1-2-1s with the team ensuring each team member has objectives and a CDPs in place Acting as a single point of contact for presales activity in your respective practice, bring together resources to support sales activities. About You You will have: A strong customer focus, with an ability to continually anticipate and meet customers' needs excelling in communicating at all levels within a customer organisation. Nine or more years of experience in datacentre networks CCNP level certification, or alternative vendor equivalent Expert-level understanding of fundamental networking principles. Experience working with network software and hardware. Solid understanding of routing design (BGP, VRF, OSPF) Solid understanding of Layer-2 design. Experience of network security components (Firewall, IPS) Preferred knowledge of Cisco, Dell, HPE, Aruba, CX Palo Alto, F5 Experience of multiple different monitoring tools such as PRTG, Azure Monitor, SolarWinds, Logic Monitor to name just a few Ability to develop documented long term technical strategy aligned to the technical roadmap for Ekco services. Experience in supporting the growth of talented and skilled engineers while maintaining a highly engaged team Experience in working to ensure customer solutions and services comply with the relevant product standards and internal documentation (in accordance with ISO certification) Experience of managing a 24/7 technical support operations including management of an on-call rota The Desirables Understanding of Service Management best practices frameworks such as ITIL Knowledge of NSX would be a bonus Why Ekco Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values Employee perks Time off - 25 days leave + public holidays x1 day Birthday leave per year Company Pension Scheme (employer contribution 5%) + flexible salary sacrifice Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to dedicated mental health, emotional wellbeing and general advice. Private Medical Healthcare with Bupa (post probation) Discounted Dental Insurance with Bupa (via salary sacrifice) Learning & development - Unlimited access to Udemy learning platform A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally)
Company Description NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We're a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within our three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Betting, Gaming & Emerging Media. At NBC Sports Next, we make playing sports better through innovative technology and immersive experiences for athletes, coaches, players and fans. We equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, and coaching, tips; TeamUnify, swim team management services; GoMotion, sports and fitness business software solutions; and NBC Sports Edge, a leading platform for fantasy sports information and betting-focused tools. At NBC Sports Next we're fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology that provides the ultimate in immersive experiences. Golf fuses the team behind products and services like GolfNow, TeeOff and GolfPass, which better connects golfers and golf facilities around the world through innovative solutions like cloud-based golf course management and SmartPlay contactless technology and services that create optimum golfing experiences. Come join us as we work together as one team to innovate and deliver what's Next. Job Description Role Purpose: GolfNow/NBC Sports Digital are seeking to hire a DevOps Engineer. You'll be joining a dedicated, ambitious and diverse team who are focused on delivering operational excellence inside the NBC Sports Next organisation. You will work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Product and Security teams to build, deploy and operate GolfNow Products across Domestic and International. You will be responsible for automating and improving our build and deploy processes; monitoring and operations; public and private cloud infrastructure; troubleshooting and resolution across dev, test and production globally. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to be involved in the world's largest golf technology company backed by Comcast/NBCUniversal/Sky with the opportunity to make a difference. RESPONSIBILITIES Job Duties: In delivering the key responsibilities of the role the Dev Ops Engineer will; Operational Support and Maintenance Using APM and other tools you will monitor production systems; remediating production issues and implementing performance/cost improvements Identify capacity and performance issues to ensure we meet our SLAs Documentation of services and processes Participate in on-call schedule Infrastructure Design, implement and manage production grade services in Public clouds (AWS/GCP) using a variety of technologies, ensuring geographic redundancy, security and best practices Build/manage large Kubernetes footprint deployed on Google Cloud Platform Install and manage web and backend services in a high throughput, multi-technology e-commerce environment Build/Deploy Design and implement CI/CD processes and tooling Ensure "shift-left" is implemented in our build and deploy processes in collaboration with Security teams Ensure pre-production environments are built and managed Perform deployments of high throughput revenue generating applications Innovation Work with the DevOps team to champion new processes, tools and technologies in collaboration with Engineering Constantly striving to find a better way Undertake other duties within the scope of the role as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Basic Qualifications 2+ years working as an SRE/DevOps/Operations Engineer 2+ years working with Kubernetes in a production environment 2+ years Linux System administration experience (Redhat or Debian variants) 2+ years production experience configuring web servers e.g. IIS, Nginx, Apache 2+ years production experience working with a Public Cloud Provider (GCP) Production experience with CI/CD pipelines, e.g. Jenkins, Teamcity, Gitlab CI, Bamboo, Github Actions Proficient in a scripting language such as BASH, Perl, Python, Powershell etc Proficient with source control technologies; Git, TFS, SVN Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and ability to work from first principles Hands on experience with public cloud providers; GCP preferred Experience deploying and operating enterprise scale applications in high throughput production environments Hands on experience provisioning Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or CloudFormation Hands on experience of managing services with configuration management tools, Ansible preferred Strong experience in Continuous Integration tools such as Teamcity, Jenkins, Github Actions or Gitlab CI Experience building production grade services with fault tolerance for zonal and regional issues in public clouds Experience capturing metrics and monitoring cloud infrastructure A working understanding of code and scripting (Java, JavaScript, PHP, Nodejs, Golang, .NET, Python etc.) Experience in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment using source control tools like git and git-flow branching strategies Desired Qualifications Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ and MongoDB Experience with APM and alerting tools (AppDynamics / Datadog / NewRelic / OpsGenie / PagerDuty) Proficient with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet Experience with software development and supporting developers Build automation/CI tooling including one of the following: Jenkins Teamcity Bamboo Gitlab CI Github Actions Experience with Infrastructure as a Code tools e.g. Terraform / CloudFormation Experience with WAF/CDN services such as Cloudflare/Cloudfront/Akamai/Fastly etc Knowledge of load balancing software and hardware (F5, HAProxy, Nginx, GCP GLB, AWS ELB/ALB) Additional Job Requirements Interested candidates must; Submit a resume/CV through to be considered. Participate in a rotational "on call" schedule (24 hours a day / 7 days a week) This role is also suitable for remote working We are proud to be a disability confident employer and we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Additional Information NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1- and in the UK by calling .
24/09/2022
Full time
Company Description NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We're a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within our three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Betting, Gaming & Emerging Media. At NBC Sports Next, we make playing sports better through innovative technology and immersive experiences for athletes, coaches, players and fans. We equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, and coaching, tips; TeamUnify, swim team management services; GoMotion, sports and fitness business software solutions; and NBC Sports Edge, a leading platform for fantasy sports information and betting-focused tools. At NBC Sports Next we're fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology that provides the ultimate in immersive experiences. Golf fuses the team behind products and services like GolfNow, TeeOff and GolfPass, which better connects golfers and golf facilities around the world through innovative solutions like cloud-based golf course management and SmartPlay contactless technology and services that create optimum golfing experiences. Come join us as we work together as one team to innovate and deliver what's Next. Job Description Role Purpose: GolfNow/NBC Sports Digital are seeking to hire a DevOps Engineer. You'll be joining a dedicated, ambitious and diverse team who are focused on delivering operational excellence inside the NBC Sports Next organisation. You will work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Product and Security teams to build, deploy and operate GolfNow Products across Domestic and International. You will be responsible for automating and improving our build and deploy processes; monitoring and operations; public and private cloud infrastructure; troubleshooting and resolution across dev, test and production globally. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to be involved in the world's largest golf technology company backed by Comcast/NBCUniversal/Sky with the opportunity to make a difference. RESPONSIBILITIES Job Duties: In delivering the key responsibilities of the role the Dev Ops Engineer will; Operational Support and Maintenance Using APM and other tools you will monitor production systems; remediating production issues and implementing performance/cost improvements Identify capacity and performance issues to ensure we meet our SLAs Documentation of services and processes Participate in on-call schedule Infrastructure Design, implement and manage production grade services in Public clouds (AWS/GCP) using a variety of technologies, ensuring geographic redundancy, security and best practices Build/manage large Kubernetes footprint deployed on Google Cloud Platform Install and manage web and backend services in a high throughput, multi-technology e-commerce environment Build/Deploy Design and implement CI/CD processes and tooling Ensure "shift-left" is implemented in our build and deploy processes in collaboration with Security teams Ensure pre-production environments are built and managed Perform deployments of high throughput revenue generating applications Innovation Work with the DevOps team to champion new processes, tools and technologies in collaboration with Engineering Constantly striving to find a better way Undertake other duties within the scope of the role as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Basic Qualifications 2+ years working as an SRE/DevOps/Operations Engineer 2+ years working with Kubernetes in a production environment 2+ years Linux System administration experience (Redhat or Debian variants) 2+ years production experience configuring web servers e.g. IIS, Nginx, Apache 2+ years production experience working with a Public Cloud Provider (GCP) Production experience with CI/CD pipelines, e.g. Jenkins, Teamcity, Gitlab CI, Bamboo, Github Actions Proficient in a scripting language such as BASH, Perl, Python, Powershell etc Proficient with source control technologies; Git, TFS, SVN Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and ability to work from first principles Hands on experience with public cloud providers; GCP preferred Experience deploying and operating enterprise scale applications in high throughput production environments Hands on experience provisioning Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or CloudFormation Hands on experience of managing services with configuration management tools, Ansible preferred Strong experience in Continuous Integration tools such as Teamcity, Jenkins, Github Actions or Gitlab CI Experience building production grade services with fault tolerance for zonal and regional issues in public clouds Experience capturing metrics and monitoring cloud infrastructure A working understanding of code and scripting (Java, JavaScript, PHP, Nodejs, Golang, .NET, Python etc.) Experience in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment using source control tools like git and git-flow branching strategies Desired Qualifications Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ and MongoDB Experience with APM and alerting tools (AppDynamics / Datadog / NewRelic / OpsGenie / PagerDuty) Proficient with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet Experience with software development and supporting developers Build automation/CI tooling including one of the following: Jenkins Teamcity Bamboo Gitlab CI Github Actions Experience with Infrastructure as a Code tools e.g. Terraform / CloudFormation Experience with WAF/CDN services such as Cloudflare/Cloudfront/Akamai/Fastly etc Knowledge of load balancing software and hardware (F5, HAProxy, Nginx, GCP GLB, AWS ELB/ALB) Additional Job Requirements Interested candidates must; Submit a resume/CV through to be considered. Participate in a rotational "on call" schedule (24 hours a day / 7 days a week) This role is also suitable for remote working We are proud to be a disability confident employer and we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Additional Information NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1- and in the UK by calling .
Cisco ACI Engineer - Remote - Inside IR35 Prestigious London based client requires two Cisco ACI Engineers to support with re-design existing infrastructure. These roles are predominantly remote working with 1-2 days a week onsite. Inside IR35, PAYE/Umbrella. *Managing multiple integrated network topologies *Migrating to and from traditional and cloud native network architecture & solutions *Reporting metrics against forecast and actual *Ensuring processes and procedures are followed *Analysing data through troubleshooting and capacity planning Essential *CCIE or above in Routing & Switching, beneficial *Solid background supporting Cisco ACI Multisite/MSO, Multipod *Hands in experience with Cisco MSO/Multisite, Application Service Engine, Nexus Dashboard *Private cloud/cloud migration *Good knowledge of policies, contracts & best practise *VMware solutions architect in vSphere/ESX, VMware View, vCenter, Site Recovery Manager, running in enterprise environments *Clear approach to Network troubleshooting methods and extensive experience in evaluating Wireshark traces and TCP dumps. *Automation skills using Python, Ansible, Rundeck, Postman, Terraform *Proven background working on security network technologies including Firewall, Proxy, IPS, WAF, VPN *Experience in Network Migrations & Extensions *Advanced knowledge of F5 Big IP, Big IQ, LTM, GTM *Experience in migrations to AWS & Azure *DEV-Ops engineering background *Dynatrace diagnostics Click Apply now/contact Lianne to be considered for the Cisco ACI Engineer role
24/09/2022
Contractor
Cisco ACI Engineer - Remote - Inside IR35 Prestigious London based client requires two Cisco ACI Engineers to support with re-design existing infrastructure. These roles are predominantly remote working with 1-2 days a week onsite. Inside IR35, PAYE/Umbrella. *Managing multiple integrated network topologies *Migrating to and from traditional and cloud native network architecture & solutions *Reporting metrics against forecast and actual *Ensuring processes and procedures are followed *Analysing data through troubleshooting and capacity planning Essential *CCIE or above in Routing & Switching, beneficial *Solid background supporting Cisco ACI Multisite/MSO, Multipod *Hands in experience with Cisco MSO/Multisite, Application Service Engine, Nexus Dashboard *Private cloud/cloud migration *Good knowledge of policies, contracts & best practise *VMware solutions architect in vSphere/ESX, VMware View, vCenter, Site Recovery Manager, running in enterprise environments *Clear approach to Network troubleshooting methods and extensive experience in evaluating Wireshark traces and TCP dumps. *Automation skills using Python, Ansible, Rundeck, Postman, Terraform *Proven background working on security network technologies including Firewall, Proxy, IPS, WAF, VPN *Experience in Network Migrations & Extensions *Advanced knowledge of F5 Big IP, Big IQ, LTM, GTM *Experience in migrations to AWS & Azure *DEV-Ops engineering background *Dynatrace diagnostics Click Apply now/contact Lianne to be considered for the Cisco ACI Engineer role
