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Network Engineer - Cisco - Cloud Technology - Azure - CCNP - Automation - Palo Alto

My client, a leading Investment Manager are currently looking for a two Network Engineers to work as part of the London based network engineering team and to work closely with the IT service desk. This role will be split between BAU network support as well as a large pipeline of project work.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate Cisco ACI infrastructure
• Automate network tasks and processes using Python, Ansible, and Terraform
• Maintain the company's network infrastructure, including Cisco IOS-XE Routers and Switches, Cisco Nexus datacenter Switches, and Cisco 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers
• Configure and manage Palo Alto Firewalls, including Panorama, and ensure that security policies are up to date and aligned with industry and internal standards
• Manage network access control using Cisco ISE for 802.1x and TACACS
• Manage F5 Big-IP load balancers to ensure high availability and performance of critical applications
• Maintain and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing
• Monitor the network using Logic Monitor and take proactive measures to prevent network outages and performance issues
• Manage Wi-Fi in a large office environment and ensure that wireless network performance meets business requirements
• Implement and manage cloud networking in Microsoft Azure
• Work in a global, enterprise-class, mission-critical, 7x24x365 network/telecommunication environment
• Work occasional weekends and participate in the on-call rotation

The suitable candidate must have:

• CCNP certification or equivalent experience
• Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies, including Cisco IOS-XE Routers and Switches, Cisco Nexus datacenter Switches, and Cisco 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers
• Expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls, including Panorama, and network access control using Cisco ISE for 802.1x and TACACS
• Good understanding of F5 Big-IP load balancers, BGP and OSPF routing protocols, and SolarWinds network monitoring solutions
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts in Microsoft Azure and virtualized datacenter environments
• Strong automation and Scripting skills using Python, Ansible, and Terraform

Note: This role may also require occasional weekends work and participate in the on-call rotation.

Network Engineer - Cisco - Cloud Technology - Azure - CCNP - Automation - Palo Alto