Our requirements
Technical experience
Azure networking
Experience with Azure networking would be beneficial, especially around connectivity and hybrid networking.
Relevant areas include:
Virtual Networks, VNETs VNET Peering Private Endpoints and Private Links Site-to-Site VPN ExpressRoute Virtual WAN, vWAN Hybrid cloud connectivity Basic Azure routing and network security conceptsRouting and switching
Good understanding of:
BGP OSPF VLANs Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking STP / RSTP LACP / port-channels NAT DHCP DNS 802.1X RADIUS / NPS QoS Basic load balancing concepts HA concepts such as VRRP, HSRP or firewall failoverFirewalls & VPN
Experience with one or more of the following:
Check Point SonicWall Cisco ASA Cisco Meraki Azure Firewall VMware VeloCloudGood understanding of:
IPsec VPN SSL VPN Site-to-site VPN tunnels IKEv1 / IKEv2 Firewall policies NAT rules Network segmentation Remote access connectivity Troubleshooting VPN tunnel issuesSD-WAN and WAN
Experience or good working knowledge of:
SD-WAN technologies WAN connectivity Internet circuits VPN-based connectivity Multi-site network environments Troubleshooting with ISPs and third-party providersLAN and Wi-Fi
Experience supporting enterprise LAN and wireless networks.
LAN platforms may include:
Cisco Dell Meraki Juniper Juniper Mist SonicWallWireless platforms may include:
Ruckus Cisco Meraki Juniper Mist SonicWall UbiquitiRelevant experience includes:
Switch configuration and troubleshooting Access ports and trunk ports VLAN assignment Wireless SSIDs Corporate and guest Wi-Fi Basic Wi-Fi troubleshooting 802.1X and RADIUS-based authenticationSecure access and Zscaler
Experience with Zscaler would be beneficial, especially:
Zscaler Internet Access, ZIA Zscaler Client Connector Web filtering policies SSL inspection / TLS inspection Cloud App Control Forwarding profiles and PAC files Troubleshooting user connectivity through Zscaler Understanding of Zscaler logs and basic policy troubleshootingMonitoring and operations
Experience with network monitoring and operational tools would be beneficial, including:
SNMP Syslog Network logs Alert investigation Device availability monitoring Performance monitoring Incident and change management processesHands-on network work
The candidate should be comfortable with practical network tasks, including:
Installing and replacing network equipment. Rack and stack of firewalls, switches and access points. Patching network devices. Basic structured cabling checks. Troubleshooting physical connectivity issues. Identifying cabling, patching, SFP, fibre, copper and hardware faults. Supporting network installations for new offices and sites.Troubleshooting
The candidate should be able to investigate and resolve network issues in a structured way.
Expected troubleshooting areas include:
Routing issues Switching issues Firewall policy issues NAT issues VPN tunnel issues DNS and DHCP issues Wi-Fi connectivity issues Zscaler user connectivity issues Physical connectivity and cabling issues ISP and third-party connectivity issuesThe candidate should be comfortable using documentation, logs, packet captures and basic network diagnostic tools to support fault finding.
Documentation and project work
Read and understand technical documentation. Create and maintain network documentation. Keep network diagrams and operational notes up to date. Support the delivery of new office and site deployments. Take part in network changes and project work. Prepare basic implementation notes and handover documentation. Work with internal teams and third-party suppliers during project delivery.Certifications
Required:
Valid Cisco CCNA certification.Language requirements
English is the main working language. The candidate must be able to communicate in EngliOptional
Experience with Fortinet or Palo Alto would be an advantage.
Experience with Zscaler Private Access, ZPA, would be an advantage.
Desirable:
Cisco CCNP. Microsoft Azure Network Engineer certification. Check Point, SonicWall, Fortinet, Palo Alto or other firewall-related certifications. Zscaler-related certifications. Other relevant networking, security or cloud networking certifications. Cisco CCNP. Microsoft Azure Network Engineer certification. Check Point, SonicWall, Fortinet, Palo Alto or other firewall-related certifications. Zscaler-related certifications. Other relevant networking, security or cloud networking certifications.