Network Engineer – Milton Keynes and Remote Our Client is seeking to recruit a Network Engineer with at least 7 to 10 years proven hands-on expertise. Plan and implement network transformation across 43 UK sites to support a rollout of 1 to1 Devices to students. Support the design and implement of layer 3 network enhancement, additional WiFi Access Points, and the deployment of new firewalls. Peer review the proposed design and configuration and provide documentation in line with departmental standards. Manage the Network Changes into support. Assess existing network IP address schema and DHCP scope Plan an expansion to accommodate additional network devices Test solution, connectivity, and routing Deploy new IP address schema across all sites Document & Transition to Support Assess location and AP density to guarantee performance with increase in concurrent connections Plan and position additional APs to maintain network performance Deploy APs and test performance Document & Transition to Support Firewalls Assess existing firewall configuration including rules, routers and VPNs Build new ruleset template for deployment across estate Test firewall configuration Deploy hardware appliances and configuration Document & Transition to Support Policies & Procedures To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy To engage in safeguarding training when required Multi-site projects Meraki APs HP/Aruba Switches Smoothwall Firewalls Must have proven expertise in Network Design, Network Routing, Switching, Wireless and DHCP/DNS and Network Security Excellent interpersonal skills. Must have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent coupled with a CCNA or equivalent. Any experience and understanding of the Education sector would be very beneficial for this assignment. Must have WAN, LAN, VLAN Design & Implementation along with Firewall Setup, configuration & Management. You will have ITIL certification along with experience of ITIL practices. The rate for this assignment is circa £300 - £400 per day. This is a 6 month assignment initially. The Client has offices in Milton Keynes – you will need to attend meetings from time to time in Milton Keynes – but the role can be worked remotely. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.
Infrastructure Engineer New York For this role you will need to have at least 5 to 7 years hands-on proven expertise as an Infrastructure Engineer. This role is key towards promoting and representing IT practices and requires an in-depth knowledge of Apple MAC (iOS), and its supporting desktop applications. Equally essential is a solid understanding and technical awareness of user collaboration tools for conference and video support, messaging, desktop and mobile telephony, asset management tools, file sharing protocols, user permissions and folder administration. Key Responsibilities: Support employees and their (Mac) OS X clients, incl. web-based systems, Microsoft O365 (SharePoint, Email, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.) Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including daily backups for applications, laptops, servers and other designated backup hardware. Responsibility for monitoring,response and audit on all NY based systems. Active representation and participation in weekly Change Management meetings. Responsible for IT new starter training and inductions. Maintain all aspects of IT security systems, including access control, alarm systems. Maintenance and upkeep of network management systems (Meraki). Collaborate with global IT colleagues to manage global application deployments, updates to desktop, patch deployments and system updates. Manage daily user related issues and/or risks and escalate as appropriate. Ensure adequate stock levels of critical components are checked weekly, and stock related documents updated, and ordered. Provide timely report to Senior IT management and key stakeholders on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities, by updating weekly focus report. Main Skills Apple MAC Certification an advantage. Microsoft Office 2008+ support essential. MAC OSX Server administration desired. Active Directory administration essential. Azure system administration essential. Adobe application support (Photoshop, Indesign etc), an advantage Exposure to JAMF Mobile Device Management (MDM) an advantage. Microsoft O365 / Azure support an advantage. Exposure to backup applications an advantage (Druva). Prior experience in supporting 100+ employees an advantage. Mobile Device support (iPhone, iPad and MacBook's) essential The Client is based in downtown New York USA. Salary is circa $65K - $90K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
