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Your main day to day responsibilities will be: Presenting verbal and written information clearly and accurately in language which is appropriate for different channels, and which meets the needs of the user. Leading internal teams, suppliers and departments in the design, implementation, administration and support of network solutions and services. Providing support to make sure that solutions and services are designed with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats. Ensuring that the right actions are taken to investigate, resolve and anticipate network problems, coordinating teams to investigate issues, implement solutions and establish preventative measures. Identifying the correct procedures and appropriate channels for resolution and monitor resolution activities and progress updates to users. Establishing standards and procedures across a service lifecycle including the development lifecycle and ensure that engineers adhere to this. You will manage resources to ensure that the networks integration function works effectively. Providing authoritative advice and guidance on test planning and identify network improvements to make decisions on standards and best practice. Like many organisations we need to maintain our services 24/7, therefore, on occasions there may be a requirement to work out of hours, for which you will be paid an additional allowance. Please note: occasional travel to other Home Office locations may be required.

About the Job 3rd Line Cisco Support Analyst We require a 3rd Level Cisco Support Analyst for our Client based in Gloucester. You must have at least 2 to 3 years experience of supporting applications on a Cisco platform at 3rd line support level. Full understanding of the architectural and engineering design and integration process of communications solutions. Ability to multi-task, prioritizing multiple objectives and initiatives. Strong client service oriented and ability to interact with clients, staff, and management teams. Good verbal and written business communication skills. Ability to work independently, with a high degree of initiative, and within a collaborative team environment. Strong organizational and time management skills The ability to install and maintain complex solutions in an ever evolving market place, to problem solve in a logical manner in order to rectify customer issues efficiently. The responsibilities include developing the network design in conjunction with Product Management. To implement the network design in chosen locations. Work with Product Management to design the support processes and communicate these out to the support teams within Nine. To support partners in the implementation and support of their own customer installations including some out of hours on call duty. To monitor and maintain the hosted infrastructure and respond to and resolve any faults that may arise using diagnostic tools and vendor support. Must have the following skills: Cisco, Microsoft, Linux and other relevant certifications Server administration including Windows and Linux Knowledge of voice prioritization including QoS and VLANS Proficient in the operation and management of routers and switches (qualified to CCNA or equivalent) In-depth expertise in VoIP protocols (SIP, RTP, TFTP and related Protocols) and delivery and support of voice applications using these technologies Knowledge of IP based technologies, with an understanding of LAN/WAN methodologies and topologies as a minimum. Strong working knowledge of data communications including: TCP/UDP/IP, routing, tunneling, Please forward your CV to -hidden email- in Word format, along with your salary expectations.

Network Engineer with Security and Cisco – City London Our Client urgently requires a Senior Network Engineer with heavy background in Network Security on Cisco and Microsoft. You must have experience of working in a banking environment. The security and support of the company’s network is paramount. Predominately a support role (BAU) with design of scalable solutions deliverable through projects. Encompassing numerous technologies that benefit high-availability solutions. This role requires a responsible individual who can design and deliver secure networking solutions. Fast thinker who can diagnose, assist others and remediate BAU support issues. Main Aspects of the role: -Work within Infrastructure team in supporting and delivering all aspect of BAU and support services -Design, build and implement firewall solutions from perimeter to DMZ roles -Support IPS deployment for European branches -Develop, maintain and deliver global standards to all networking devices -Remediate Penetration Test results -Ensure seamless migration of network estate to newly adopted security framework General Skills -Experience working within mission-critical environments -Experience in operational deployments -Datacentre cabling and racking of equipment Technical Skills you need to bring to the table: -In-depth knowledge of CISCO including firewalls, switches and routing protocols -In-depth knowledge of supporting a data-centre and branch inter-connectivity -Strong technical skills are essential -Experience of CISCO multi-layer switches and routers, including 6500s -CISCO certification, ideally CCNP -CISCO CSM -VLAN segregation -McAfee HIPS, Trend Micro -Centralised authentication service (AAA) -SafeNet Ethernet Encryptor -RADIUS / RSA -Security certification (advantageous) You will also need to an understanding of the following technologies: VLAN segregation. DMZ. VSS. Failover. OSPF. High availability. CISCO. Palo Alto. Juniper. McAfee IPS. SafeNet. Tripwire. You will ideally be coming with experience from a City based investment bank. Salary for this role is between £50K and £60K plus banking benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with salary and availability.

Network Support Analyst with Cisco CCNA – City London Our Client is looking to recruit a Network Support Analyst with Cisco CCNA – you must have at least 5 years proven track record. This is a support role (BAU) with involvement in design of scalable solutions deliverable through projects. Encompassing numerous technologies that benefit high-availability solutions. Fast thinker who can diagnose, assist others and remediate BAU support issues. Maintain documentation and networking diagrams for both support and stringent internal audits. This role requires a responsible individual who can support to root cause analysis. Key duties - Work within Infrastructure team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services - BAU encompassing networks, telephony, PABX, voice recording, desk moves and changes - Support annual Disaster Recovery invoking/testing - Contribute to design, build and implementation of firewall solutions from perimeter to DMZ roles - Support IPS deployment for European sites - Develop, maintain and deliver global standards to all networking devices - Interpret network security reports - Assist with seamless migration of network estate to newly adopted security framework - Facilitate internal/external Audits and Penetration Testing. Remediation - Treasury solutions such as IPC turrets General Skills -Experience working within mission-critical environments -Experience in operational deployments -Maintains required industry recognised skills through training and self-study methods Technical Skills -In-depth knowledge of CISCO including firewalls, switches and routing protocols -In-depth knowledge of supporting a datacentre with branch interconnectivity (LES circuits) -CISCO certification, required CCNA -VPN technologies (IPSEC) -Security certification (advantageous) Technologies Layer 2 Switching, Layer 3 Routing, VPN IPSEC & SSL, TACACS, RADIUS, NAT/PAT, VSS. High availability, including failover technologies and first hop redundancy protocols. The Client is based in the City in London close to Liverpool Street. Salary for this position will be in the range £45K - £55K plus banking benefits. Please send your salary to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Network Support Analyst - Cisco CCNA – European Bank - City London Our Client is looking to recruit a Network Support Analyst with Cisco CCNA – you must have at least 4 to 7 years proven track record. This is a support role supporting Business As Usual (BAU) with involvement in design of scalable solutions deliverable through projects. Encompassing numerous technologies that benefit high-availability solutions. Fast thinker who can diagnose, assist others and remediate BAU support issues. Maintain documentation and networking diagrams for both support and stringent internal audits. This role requires a responsible individual who can support to root cause analysis. Key duties - Work within Infrastructure team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services - BAU encompassing networks, telephony, PABX, voice recording, desk moves and changes - Support annual Disaster Recovery invoking/testing - Contribute to design, build and implementation of firewall solutions from perimeter to DMZ roles - Develop, maintain and deliver global standards to all networking devices - Interpret network security reports - Assist with seamless migration of network estate to newly adopted security framework - Facilitate internal/external Audits and Penetration Testing. Remediation Technical Skills -In-depth knowledge of CISCO including firewalls, switches and routing protocols -In-depth knowledge of supporting a datacentre with branch interconnectivity (LES circuits) -CISCO certification, required CCNA -VPN technologies (IPSEC) -Security certification (advantageous) Technologies Layer 2 Switching, Layer 3 Routing, VPN IPSEC & SSL, TACACS, RADIUS, NAT/PAT, VSS. High availability, including failover technologies and first hop redundancy protocols. Simply this is a 1, 2 and 3 Line Network Support position – ensuring that the applications and services that the Client has are supported and operational. The Client is based in the City in London close to Liverpool Street. Salary for this position will be in the range £45K - £60K plus banking benefits. Please send your salary to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Network Engineer, Cisco, SD WAN, Firewalls Must be eligible for SC Clearance £50,000 - £61,000 Hybrid in Warwickshire VIQU are searching for a Senior Network Engineer to lead major network upgrades and support a complex Cisco environment for a large public sector organisation. This is a permanent, hands-on role. Perfect for a true network specialist with deep Cisco and SD WAN expertise. Key responsibilities Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure Lead LAN, WAN and SD WAN upgrades and migrations across multi site environments Configure and support Cisco core networks including LAN Core and ISE plus switches and firewalls Ensure high availability and security of network systems in line with best practice Act as a senior technical point of contact for critical network issues and projects Key requirements Proven experience as a senior network engineer in large complex environments Expert knowledge of Cisco technologies including LAN Core and ISE Strong hands on experience with WAN SD WAN firewalls and switches Experience delivering network upgrades and migrations end to end Clear track record of stable roles with senior technical accountability Cisco certification such as CCNP preferred

**FULLTIME ONSITE IN BARROW-IN-FURNESS** Role Description: * Inputting into High Level Designs * Creating Low Level designs from approved High-Level Designs * Configuring core infrastructure components e.g. Data Centre Fabric, Access/Distribution Switches, routers, WAN, firewalls, load balancers, Authentication servers, Wi-Fi controllers, management tooling. * Performing impact assessments on large or complex networks. * Performing testing to pre-determined plans and analyse results. * Planning survey's / surveying for cross/site distribution areas (Fibre) - checking for cabling power/space (photo's to be taken) * Installing new SDA switches in readiness for OOH work for installation/take on and testing of kit, providing ELS and decom/removal of old switches Installation/take on and testing of new SDA kit Key Skills o Network Architecture / Architecture (Compute/storage/End User) o Working in secure environments o Network Design (HLD/LLD) o Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching) o Data Centre Networking o Cisco ACI o Firewalls (Palo Alto / Cisco) o Authentication (802.1x / Cisco ISE / AD familiarity) o Network management o Load balancing (NetScaler) o Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access) o Meraki o Wi-Fi o Remote access o Encryption LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

As an 3rd Line Network Integrator, you will contribute to this by working with new technologies within a team that values the sharing of ideas to build a better service. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community, daily contact with customers and stake holders utilising the IT Service Management Toolset. The monitoring of Event Management tooling, triage and escalation is critical to the role. Your transferable skills and experience: VCenter NSX-T Cisco Firepower Management Centre Cisco IOS knowledge Cisco ISE Juniper Switches & JUNOS SolarWinds Active Directory Windows Servers Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

This role will lead the Generally Senior Solution Architect with Network specialization and great stakeholder management capability (very proactive). Ability to engage with the architectural governance process (HLDs) to gain appropriate approvals, overseeing projects through delivery. Overview of skills at a high level: Cisco ACI Data Centre Design Knowledge F5 LTM and WAF Design Knowledge F5 Distributed cloud Knowledge Cisco ISE Palo Alto Firewalls Palo Alto SASE - Prisma Access LAN, WAN, WLAN design. More general skills/experience: 1.Core Responsibilities * Design and document enterprise network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud networking). * Ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security of network infrastructure. * Develop and maintain network roadmaps and standards aligned with business and IT strategy. * Lead network design for data centres, cloud integrations, and hybrid environments. * Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors. * Provide architectural oversight on implementation projects and troubleshooting escalations. * Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity. * Prepare network capacity and resilience plans. * Document network topology, standards, and procedures. 2. Technical Requirements Networking Technologies * Expert knowledge of IP networking (IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, NAT, QoS). * Deep understanding of protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VXLAN, and DNS/DHCP. * Familiarity with SDN and SD-WAN architectures (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware NSX, Fortinet). * Experience designing VPNs and secure remote access solutions. * Strong understanding of wireless networking design and optimisation. * Proficiency in load balancing, firewalls, and proxy solutions.(e.g., F5, Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Cisco ASA) Security & Compliance * Integration of security principles (Zero Trust, segmentation, NAC). * Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and data protection standards (GDPR). Cloud & Virtualisation * Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking services (Transit Gateway, VNet, VPC, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect). * Understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity and governance. * Exposure to virtual networking and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python, etc.). Monitoring & Management * Knowledge of network management systems (SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, etc.). * Performance monitoring, logging, and incident response design. 3. Experience Requirements * Typically 7-10+ years in network engineering, with 3-5 years in architecture or design roles. * Proven experience in large-scale or complex enterprise environments. * Experience producing architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, standards). * Track record of leading technical design workshops and influencing senior stakeholders. * Vendor selection and cost optimisation experience. 4. Educational & Certification Requirements * Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * Relevant professional certifications (preferred or equivalent experience): o Cisco: CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Data Center) o Juniper: JNCIP / JNCIE o AWS Certified Advanced Networking / Azure Network Engineer Associate o TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent enterprise architecture framework o Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP) beneficial. 5. Soft Skills & Attributes * Strategic and analytical thinking. * Strong communication skills - able to translate technical design for non-technical stakeholders. * Leadership and mentoring capability. * Documentation and presentation excellence. * Ability to balance innovation with operational practicality. * Vendor and stakeholder management. * Continuous learning mindset to keep up with evolving technologies. 6. Deliverables (Typical Outputs) * Network Architecture Blueprint / Roadmap * High-Level & Low-Level Design Documents * Network Standards and Configuration Templates * Capacity and Resilience Plans * Risk Assessments and Security Architecture Inputs * Technical Design Authority (TDA) artefacts and governance reports LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.