Network Engineer

DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain's trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers.

We are seeking a hands on IT Network Engineer to join and lead our dynamic team. Based out of our Southampton Port and reporting into our Network Manager, you will play a pivotal role in conducting internal analyses of network performance and traffic analysis, as well as working on projects to improve network performance across DP World.

Our ideal candidate will have solid experience as a Network Engineer within a corporate and industrial space, working on local/onsite networks. In addition, the successful candidate must have experience with Cisco-centric equipment, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, hold a CCNA qualification, and demonstrate capability in managing firewalls and wireless technologies such as access points and Cisco controllers. We are looking for someone with excellent IT expertise and strong Cisco and Nexus knowledge.

Location: Southampton

• The network support engineer will monitor the network as defined by the IT procedures and will resolve support issues;
• Specifically the network engineer will:
  • Maintain and develop the network hardware and software and provide on site assistance and troubleshooting;
  • Implement network changes into the various environments following company procedures, i.e. change control and security policies;
  • Monitor and maintain the clustered high availability solutions across two sites;
  • Monitor the Data Centers and Virtual Environments;
  • Monitor the site wide network infrastructure, this will include all LAN, WAN and Wireless LAN connections;
  • Monitor communication systems;
  • Be familiar with DR procedures;
  • Supply service desk support facilities;
  • Contribute to and develop network documentation;
  • Take on other tasks and projects as defined by the Infra structure Manager;

• Minimum requirement: Degree level or equivalent;
• CCNA or higher or equivalent qualifications;
• Familiar with ITIL concepts;
• Commercial awareness;
• Proven experience of supporting large Cisco based Enterprise networks is essential;
• Experience of networking in large industrial environments would be advantageous;
• Understanding of Virtualisation and Virtual network technology such as Cisco UCS and VMware;
• Understanding of network design and architectures;
• Demonstrable ability to work within a team and to liaise effectively with third parties;
• Excellent knowledge of networking;
• Ability to respond quickly to incidents and urgent requests;
• Work effectively under pressure and the ability to contribute to multiple concurrent projects;
• Good communication skills.

Familiarity with one of more of the following:

• Checkpoint Firewalls;
• IPSEC VPNs (Remote Access and Site to Site);
• CISCO ISE;
• F5 Load balancers;

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organisation. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.