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The IP Design Specialist service will report into the Senior IP Services Design Manager, covering primarily network design support for end-user services. This is a highly experienced level role with design responsibilities across a diverse range of both large scale and medium scale projects, supporting delivery of fixed-line and mobile services, private cloud, hybrid cloud, IT, WiFi and Enterprise projects. The role holder will support projects across a wide range of IP/MPLS networking, switching, and routing, involving mobile telecoms networks and applications and virtualisation of these applications into Cloud infrastructures. Key responsibilities & accountabilities Lead and support on all designs, especially complex designs across the IP network portfolio, including LAN, WAN, SP, advanced routing and switching, Cloud Technologies, such as public cloud and private cloud (OpenStack/OpenShift) SME that works with strategy and architecture to drive expert designs that align to the goals of the organisation Creation of detailed documentation, sometimes very specialised to support complex projects, crossing various technology domains Support and govern other designers/engineers and departments to deliver complex projects and implementations Specialist troubleshooter, working with multiple teams and event controls to resolve issues related designs Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment Ability to be a liaison officer and lead stakeholder with regards to escalations and operational events. Essential skills, knowledge, or experience (Inc. professional or technical qualifications) This service requires extensive networking skills and experience coupled with an ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge in new areas. Senior level knowledge and experience in service provider and datacentre switching and routing are essential, with experience in on-prem and hybrid Cloud technologies is highly advantageous. Experience in coding for network automation will also be advantageous. Service Provider MPLS and DC routing and switching: Complex network design and implementation focused on redundancy and highly available networks Strong understanding of the OSI model layer and TCP/IP stack, with advanced network troubleshooting In-depth knowledge of BGP, MPLS, service provider and enterprise routing protocols L2 and L3 network design, operations, and troubleshooting WAN Routing and traffic engineering Strong familiarity with major network vendors, such as Cisco, Juniper, F5 and Fortinet Strong knowledge of SNMP, NTP, TACACS+, SYSLOG and other standard network protocols Has an analytical mind-set, able to problem solve, plans and prioritise work load efficiently and effectively Typical desirable qualifications would include: Service Provider routing and/or Security certifications (eg CCIE/JNCIE/SRA or equivalent). Although consideration will be given to demonstrable equivalent experience. The role holder should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to communicate complex matters in a simplified way as a component of the role will involve introducing new developments and capabilities to various teams across the business. Knowledge and significant experience of the following are essential: Self-starter, able to engage in multiple projects, plan and manage time, delivery, and expectations Must be willing to work out of hours to carry out changes Knowledge and some experience of the following are moderately desirable: Automation eg YANG, Openconfig, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Ansible, Python. The service must include to be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Powerpoint, Visio.

Contract Load Balancing Engineer (F5 LTM, GTM, APM, ASM, SSLO, AVI, VMware, DNS, Automation) - Chester Location: Chester (Applicants must live within a 45-minute commute) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Contract: Contract The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Load Balancing Engineer to join a high-performing Network Engineering team responsible for designing, implementing and supporting enterprise-scale network infrastructure across a complex EMEA environment. You'll play a key role in delivering technical network solutions, managing load balancing platforms, supporting infrastructure life cycle projects, and working closely with multiple technical teams to ensure highly available, secure and resilient services. Key Responsibilities Design and engineer load balancing solutions for new and existing services. Gather, analyse and document technical and application requirements. Produce detailed technical designs aligned with architectural standards and best practices. Configure and deploy network and load balancing services into production. Support hardware refreshes, software upgrades and life cycle management activities. Work collaboratively across infrastructure, security and application teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Participate in implementation planning, scheduling and change management processes. Troubleshoot complex network and load balancing issues across production environments. Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Maintain accurate technical documentation and support successful operational handovers. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience as a Load Balancing Network Engineer. Strong experience with F5 BIG-IP technologies including: LTM GTM (DNS) APM ASM SSLO Experience performing F5 hardware migrations and software upgrades . Experience building and configuring F5 load balancers from the ground up. Knowledge of FIPS modules . Experience with VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (AVI Networks) . Strong understanding of virtual load balancing platforms and supporting infrastructure. Experience developing or maintaining automation scripts. Strong DMZ infrastructure and network engineering experience. Excellent understanding of networking protocols, security principles and best practices. Working knowledge of DNS and IP Address Management (IPAM) . Experience troubleshooting complex network and infrastructure issues. Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative engineering team. Desirable Attributes Strong focus on delivering high-quality technical solutions. Excellent documentation and design skills. Experience working within enterprise change management processes. A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Network Engineer - Proxy Initial 6-month Rolling Contract Role Hybrid Working in Camberley £450 - £550 per day, Inside IR35 ECS Resource group are currently working with a World's Leading Technology Organisation who are looking for a Network Engineer to support and enhance their EMEA network infrastructure, with a strong focus on web Proxy technologies. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for: Assist in the configuration and management of Proxy systems, access policies, and routing rules Supporting the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and management of Web Proxies Support incident response and planned changes in a complex, multi-layered network Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services Please note, the below requirements are essential and candidates without this will not be considered: 5+ years working as a Network Engineer Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy Platforms eg McAfee, Sky high, Blue Coat etc. (essential) Hands-on experience implementing Proxy technologies Knowledge of load balancing technologies such as a F5, VMWare Next Gen Load etc. Prior experience supporting network changes and troubleshooting connectivity issues Financial services experience (highly desirable) Please contact (see below) for further infromation. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to take an instrumental consultant position based in the Dorking area (2 days a week in the office/3 days from home) paying up to £80,000. My client is a well established consultancy firm going through continued growth & expansion, and requires a customer focused Network Engineer to provide BAU network support and project work. To be considered for this position you will need previous experience of supporting enterprise networks, specifically Cisco Switches & Routers, F5 Load Balancers, Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls and SolarWinds monitoring. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Based outside of Dorking in Surrey, you will need your own transport to get to their site. In return for hard work and dedication, my client is offering a salary of £80,000 and the opportunity to work on cutting edge enterprise networks in a customer focused role. If you are an experienced Cisco Network Engineer looking for a new challenge, please send me your CV immediately.

Security Engineer - SC Cleared (or Eligible) - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - Remote - 12 Months initial contract We are currently working with a leading client in the zero carbon energy sector who are looking to bring on board an experienced Security Engineer to join their security implementation and engineering delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical projects in a highly regulated environment. The Role - As part of the security engineering team, you'll be: Delivering on the security portfolio, with a focus on SASE and Firewall estates. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints and stand-ups. Managing and tracking workloads via Jira. Triaging customer requirements into actionable deliverables. Acting as an escalation engineer for the Security Support Team. Supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Producing documentation and knowledge base material, as well as delivering knowledge transfer sessions. Occasionally supporting out-of-hours work. Technical Skills We're Looking For My client is looking for demonstrable experience in as many of the following as possible: Enterprise Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN) & Fortinet. Management platforms: Panorama, SCM, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. SASE products/services. Load balancers & application delivery - primarily F5. Vulnerability & exposure management (eg Tenable). Email security gateways and hygiene solutions (Mimecast). Network routing, switching, access policy administration. AWS and Azure security knowledge. Documentation: HLDs, LLDs, Security Designs, Risk Assessments, Network Diagrams. Soft Skills & Background Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Agile/SAFe delivery experience. Background in security operations, compliance, risk, or governance. Experience working with an MSSP - desirable. Exposure to highly regulated industries - Financial Services experience a strong plus. Clearance SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is required for this role. Candidates with current active SC will be prioritised. Why Apply? This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in their security landscape. You'll be working on enterprise-grade solutions, contributing to critical infrastructure, and expanding your skill set across cloud, network, and security domains.

Network Engineer Initial 6-month Rolling Contract Role Hybrid Working in Chester £450- £550 per day, Inside IR35 ECS Resource group are currently working with a World's Leading Technology Organisation who are looking for a Network Engineer to support and enhance their EMEA network infrastructure, with a strong focus on web Proxy technologies. Please note: candidates without Proxy experience can be considered for this role, but you need to be based within a commutable distance from Chester. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for: Assist in the configuration and management of Proxy systems, access policies, and routing rules Supporting the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and management of Web Proxies Support incident response and planned changes in a complex, multi-layered network Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services Please note, the below requirements are essential and candidates without this will not be considered: 5+ years working as a Network Engineer Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy Platforms eg McAfee, Sky high, Blue Coat etc. Knowledge of load balancing technologies such as a F5, VMWare Next Gen Load etc. Prior experience supporting network changes and troubleshooting connectivity issues Financial services experience (desirable) Further Information Available upon Application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

InterSystems provides the information engines that power some of the world's most important applications. In healthcare, finance, government, and other sectors where lives and livelihoods are at stake, InterSystems has been a strategic technology provider since 1978. InterSystems is a privately held company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA), with offices worldwide, and its software products are used daily by millions of people in more than 100 countries. For more information about InterSystems, the Cache database, Ensemble, HealthShare, and TrakCare. The Hosted Services organization was formed in 2015 to enable the delivery of fully managed and hosted TrakCare and other healthcare related solutions. With five established datacentre locations globally, and several contracts in the pipeline, Hosted Services is expected to continue to grow. To support this growth, we are now looking for a Network Engineer to work within our Hosting Services team to oversee the ongoing delivery, administration and security compliance of the network infrastructure underpinning our hosted services internationally. Responsibilities Provide expert-level support for the network infrastructure that underpins our data center based services. Ensure that network service levels are monitored, reviewed and reported on a regular basis, and that the necessary steps are taken to resolve any issues or negative trends that may be identified. Ensure that network and related activities are completed within agreed timelines and/or in line with agreed schedules. Work with technical architects, project managers and other stakeholders to identify, assess, select and present appropriate network solutions for their needs. Build and deploy agreed solutions within specified timelines. Develop, implement and test disaster recovery and/or network fail-over plans as required. Maintain operational acceptance criteria for network solutions to be supported by the hosting team, and work with the appropriate delivery teams to ensure that these are met before transition into production. Ensure that network and associated service components under management are monitored 24x7 for availability, capacity and performance. Monitor and report on network capacity across all network elements, and pro-actively identify and address potential issues in a timely manner. Ensure that agreed network and access processes are followed and, in particular, that events, incidents and requests are dealt with in a timely manner using the appropriate operational processes and tools. Ensure ongoing compliance with network and related security policies Ensure that network and related solutions are documented, including network diagrams, "as-built" configurations, IP address data, and support procedures e.g. "how to fail-over a connection", etc. Maintain good relationships with other team members, other teams, customers and suppliers in order to maximize team working and collaboration. Continue to look for ways that the service can be improved and, where agreed, lead or assist with the implementation of service improvements. In particular, focus on service automation opportunities in line with the wider hosted services strategy and available tools; continue to optimize performance, efficiency and utilization. Provide consultation to customers and stakeholders on in-life customer solutions. Provide 24x7 support as part of the wider hosting operations team. Required experience & qualifications Minimum of CCNP with routing and switching or security certification Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of configuring, troubleshooting and supporting Cisco and F5 networking equipment in a datacentre environment, specifically Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco ASA firewalls, F5 LTM and DNS load balancers. Strong network design and management skills and experience, including setting up firewall rules, dynamic routing, load balancing, intrusion detection and prevention, setting up remote access and site-to-site VPNs. Strong practical experience of following ITIL processes in a 24x7 operations environment with tight SLA and security compliance requirements. Practical experience with the majority of: Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 series, NX-OS, IOS, VDC, VPC, HSRP, STP, NTP, logging, port channels, layer 3 switching Cisco ASR (100x), IOS, XE, OSFP, BGP, VRF, NTP, logging Cisco ASA, IPS, ASAv, Multi-context IPSEC VPN, Anyconnect SSL VPN, NAT, ACLs F5 LTM, route domains, partitions, pools, nodes, irules, GTM - DNS Management, GLB Desirable skills: Good client and relationship management ability with excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills Able to demonstrate flexibility, motivation as well as excellent problem solving and team working Knowledge of service monitoring and alerting (Nagios, Cacti preferred). Knowledge of configuration management (Puppet preferred). Ability to manage 3rd party vendors e.g. F5, Cisco