Lead Network Engineer - Azure, Cisco, HLD, LLD

Lead Network Engineer - Azure, Cisco, HLD, LLD, Cisco Campus Networking 9300 Series, Cisco Nexus switches, Palo Alto Prisma Access Firewall

Our leading international law firm client are looking to recruit a Lead Network Engineer (Azure, Cisco, HLD, LLD, Cisco Campus Networking 9300 Series, Cisco Nexus switches, Palo Alto Prisma Access Firewall) on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis to be responsible for maintaining the existing LAN/WAN infrastructure as well as working on projects to maintain the firms LAN/WAN and Office Moves and Changes.

Roles and Responsibilities for this Lead Network Engineer (Azure, Cisco, HLD, LLD, Cisco Campus Networking 9300 Series, Cisco Nexus switches, Palo Alto Prisma Access Firewall) are:

• Design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructure using Cisco Campus Networking 9300 series and Cisco Nexus switches.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto Prisma Access firewall policies to ensure secure access to critical applications and data.
• Implement and manage VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions to optimise network performance and ensure reliable connectivity across multiple locations.
• Administer and configure FortiGate Firewalls for advanced security measures and threat management.
• Monitor network performance, identify issues, and perform necessary troubleshooting to maintain optimal network health.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and standards to protect organisational assets.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to assess and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Provide advanced technical support and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the network infrastructure remains robust and up-to-date.
• Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

Skills and experience

• Relevant Azure and Cisco qualifications
• Palo, VMWare Velo, Fortigate certification preferred.
• 5 years plus experience
• HLD / LLD Documentation skills
• Strong knowledge in the Microsoft Azure cloud stack
• Knowledge and experience of installing and configuring and troubleshooting Azure