Your new company

HAYS are currently partnered with an extremely reputable Higher Education Institute based in London who are looking to hire an experienced Network Engineer to join an increasingly busy Infrastructure team.

• Type: Contract
• Day Rate: £300 - £450 p/d
• Client: Higher Education Institute
• Day to Day: Hybrid (likely 3 days on-site minimum)

Your new role

Main Responsibilities:

• Work within the Infrastructure team in supporting and delivering all aspects of BAU and support services.
• Ensure that network infrastructure and configurations comply with industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and security best practices.
• Deploy security measures to safeguard production data and intellectual property, adhering to industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to production teams, assisting them in leveraging network resources effectively to achieve their creative objectives.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, to facilitate knowledge sharing and future reference.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Proven experience in networking/infrastructure engineering, preferably within the Public Sector and/or Education industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues effectively.
• Experience of the Public Sector Network (PSN) Certification process.
• Practical exposure to management tools such as Ansible, Puppet etc.
• Demonstrate skills with standard network protocols: OSPF, BGP, BFD, VRRP, HSRP, PTP, RSTP.
• Capable of interacting with different teams throughout the organisation and also with external clients to identify/resolve technical issues in a professional and effective manner.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, if this opportunity isn't right for you, but you know of anyone who may be suitable, please send their details and we'll be happy to reach out.

Email: benjamin.oconnell@hays.com