Network Design Engineer - IP Services

Network Design Engineer – IP Services -Contract
Day Rate: c£500 per day | Outside IR35
Location: UK Home-Based
Travel: Europe – approximately 2 days per month (fully expensed)
We are seeking an experienced IP Network Services Designer to support the design and delivery of secure, resilient enterprise network solutions across a complex international environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced contractor to work on large-scale network programmes, with the flexibility of a home-based role and limited, fully expensed travel within Europe.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop enterprise IP network services and infrastructure solutions.
* Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
* Design and implement security solutions using Check Point and Fortinet firewalls.
* Design and configure F5 load-balancing solutions.
* Define and implement network zoning and segmentation strategies.
* Develop firewall policies, security controls and traffic flow designs.
* Collaborate with architecture, security, engineering and operational teams.
* Ensure network designs meet performance, resilience and security requirements.
* Provide technical input into design reviews and governance activities.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong experience in enterprise IP network design.
* Proven expertise with Check Point firewalls.
* Proven expertise with Fortinet firewalls.
* Experience designing and supporting F5 load balancers.
* Strong understanding of network zoning, segmentation and security architectures.
* Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching and network security principles.
* Experience producing detailed technical documentation and design artefacts.
* Ability to work independently within a remote team environment.
Contract Details
* Outside IR35
* £(Apply online only) per day
* UK home-based
* Travel to Europe circa 2 days per month (fully expensed)
* Immediate start preferred
If you are an experienced IP Network Services Designer with strong Check Point, Fortinet and F5 expertise, we would like to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed