Weekend Network Engineer

Glasgow – 12 Month FTC – Hybrid

Competitive salary

VIQU has partnered with a global professional services organisation who are hiring a Weekend Network Engineer to join their enterprise IT Platforms team on a 12 month FTC. This role focuses on 3rd line support, owning critical network infrastructure across WAN and LAN environments, and ensuring stability during weekend operations. You’ll operate in a high availability, security focused environment, supporting both BAU and project delivery across a global estate. It’s a hands on position suited to someone confident working at a senior level across Cisco, firewalls, and enterprise networking technologies.

Key Responsibilities of the Weekend Network Engineer:

• Provide 3rd line support, troubleshooting and resolving network incidents via ticketing systems
• Own and maintain global WAN and LAN infrastructure during weekend coverage
• Ensure network availability, performance, and reliability across the estate
• Support and implement new network technologies and project initiatives
• Work closely with 3rd party vendors for root cause analysis and resolution
• Maintain and produce technical documentation and implementation plans
• Collaborate with global teams across multiple regions
• Ensure compliance with security standards, controls, and regulatory requirements

Key Requirements of the Weekend Network Engineer:

• Strong 3rd line network troubleshooting across complex enterprise environments
• Proven experience designing and implementing multi site LAN and WAN networks
• Cisco switching expertise including Nexus 3k and 9k
• Strong routing protocol knowledge BGP, EIGRP, OSPF
• Firewall experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet
• Solid understanding of Layer 7 security and network security principles
• Experience with Aruba wireless deployments at scale
• Knowledge of MPLS, VPNs, and QoS implementation and troubleshooting
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds NPM and NTA, Cisco Prime
• Exposure to F5 LTM, GTM, APM and BIG IP
• Experience with Azure, AWS, O365 and cloud connectivity
• Knowledge of Azure ExpressRoute and hybrid networking
• Experience with VMware NSX, SDN and micro segmentation
• ITIL certification or equivalent understanding
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
• CCNP, CCIE or equivalent experience

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty directly via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this Weekend Network Engineer position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).
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Weekend Network Engineer

Glasgow – 12 Month FTC – Hybrid

Competitive salary

Contact information

Belle Hegarty