Network Engineer – Milton Keynes and Remote

Our Client is seeking to recruit a Network Engineer with at least 7 to 10 years proven hands-on expertise.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan and implement network transformation across 43 UK sites to support a rollout of 1 to 1 Devices to students.
• Support the design and implementation of layer 3 network enhancement, additional WiFi Access Points, and the deployment of new firewalls.
• Peer review the proposed design and configuration and provide documentation in line with departmental standards.
• Manage the Network Changes into support.
• Assess existing network IP address schema and DHCP scope.
• Plan an expansion to accommodate additional network devices.
• Test solution, connectivity, and routing.
• Deploy new IP address schema across all sites.
• Document & Transition to Support.
• Assess location and AP density to guarantee performance with an increase in concurrent connections.
• Plan and position additional APs to maintain network performance.
• Deploy APs and test performance.
• Document & Transition to Support.
• Firewalls
• Assess existing firewall configuration including rules, routers, and VPNs.
• Build new ruleset template for deployment across estate.
• Test firewall configuration.
• Deploy hardware appliances and configuration.
• Document & Transition to Support.
• Policies & Procedures
• To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
• To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing.
• To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy.
• To engage in safeguarding training when required.