Minimum Requirements:Five or more years related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network AdministratorExperience with Cisco IOS, Extreme XOS and other router/switch/firewall operating systemsStrong Linux based system administration background (especially virtualisation, containerisation and cloud platforms)Understanding of switching services such as (but not limited to) STP, VLAN, QinQ, COS, Switch Stacking, LACP and RSPAN.Based on your designs, deliver customer solutions to agreed timescales, quality, and budget operating with a high degree of technical autonomy and self-administered technical project management.Deep working knowledge of networking principles and technologies, ideally with specific experience of core internet routing technologies and associated infrastructureKnowledge of scripting languages (ideally Python/Bash)Professional certification is advantageous (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE or equivalent), however, industry experience is also consideredDesigning Service Provider networks utilising BGP, VXLAN/EVPN, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, etc.In-depth understanding of communication protocols with advanced knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologiesExperience of open-source log analysis, configuration management and monitoring tools (e.g. ELK, Graylog, Ansible, Rancid, Nagios, Icinga, etc.)Experience with network security, and implement MANRS best practices according to standardResponsibilities:Design, deploy, support, and maintain core network for Internet hosting business and support functions (office, VPN, etc.)Thorough knowledge of IT infrastructure, TCP/IP, networking and information system security principles, practices, and technologies.Research and analyse new network technologies as well as write proposals for upgrades of network infrastructureGood analytical skills with the ability to document and present highly technical information in a coherent and informative mannerA passion for writing documentation and training other staff on operating platforms after they have been implementedWork with wider sysadmin team on integrating network functions into service offeringDemonstrable; in-depth technical expertise within an ICT environment consisting of extensive hands-on support and management of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other related devices.Monitor network performance and integrity with appropriate escalation paths set upThird-tier support of network issuesAutomate network tasks and monitor their effectiveness; maintain technical documentationCoach, train, and mentor team members on networking topicsArchitecting, deploying, maintaining, and scaling platformsCreate, oversee, and test network security measuresWrite and implement networking protocols company-wide and within department policies and proceduresSuggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalabilityParticipate in business continuity and disaster recovery infrastructure planning, building and testingParticipate in the design, engineering, and delivery of IT projectsBe part of and support the wider system administrator teamExperience with containerizationExperience in automating with ansible other toolsExperience in administering and automating highly available Linux-based platforms preferably in a virtualised environmentProven ability and interest in picking up new technologies quickly, leading evaluations and providing suggestions of key technologies to base future development aroundAn ability to explain and articulate technical detail clearly to technical management and developersExperience with coding, ideally backend services in PHP, Python, reasonable understanding of web technologies#J-18808-Ljbffr