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Network Engineer, Consulting
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About The Company
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public, and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. At Sword, we prioritize innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that our solutions are future-proof and aligned with industry best practices. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our comprehensive service offerings and our focus on building long-term partnerships with our clients.
About The Role
The role involves the delivery of critical national infrastructure projects utilizing market-leading tools to ensure security and availability are future-proofed. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects from the design stage through to implementation, taking full ownership of the solutions end-to-end. This includes project engineering activities such as low-level design, implementation services, and consultancy. The role requires providing expert-level support to clients, acting as an internal escalation point for support-related incidents, and troubleshooting complex network and security issues. Additionally, the candidate will mentor junior team members, sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative environment. The role demands excellent communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project timelines effectively.
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Qualifications
- Extensive experience in physical network design and build, including operational technology (OT) environments
- Proven background in a similar role or consulting capacity within enterprise or field-based settings
- CCNP Routing, Switching, and Security certifications
- Experience with Data Centre technologies such as Cisco Nexus, VXLAN, VPCs, and End User Compute
- Strong understanding of network security principles and related technologies
- Deep knowledge of Wide Area Networking (WAN) technologies and routing protocols including EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ISR and ASR routers, Cisco Secure Firewall/FTD, Cisco Wireless (WLCs), and Cisco ISE
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure and AWS
- Security clearance is desirable
- Offshore certification is desirable
- Experience with Cisco Meraki wireless, security, and switching technologies; Cisco ACI; HP and Aruba platforms is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of critical infrastructure projects, ensuring security and operational excellence
- Design and implement network solutions aligned with project requirements and industry best practices
- Provide expert troubleshooting and support for complex network and security incidents
- Act as a technical escalation point, supporting internal teams and clients effectively
- Mentor and develop team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative environment
- Engage with clients to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions
- Maintain documentation of designs, configurations, and incident reports
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements
- Participate in planning and risk assessment activities for infrastructure projects
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Benefits
- Personalized career development plans with access to a wide range of learning opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Generous annual leave allowance and family-friendly benefits
- Pension scheme and private health options
- Access to well-being and insurance schemes to support overall health and security
Equal Opportunity
Sword is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring all applicants receive fair and equal consideration regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings. If you require any adjustments to support your application process, please inform our talent acquisition team, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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