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IT Networking and Infrastructure Engineer - 6 month FTC

Hitachi Energy · Newton Aycliffe, ENG, United Kingdom
Newton Aycliffe, ENG, United KingdomRemote
Remuneration
Not specified
Location
Newton Aycliffe, ENG, United Kingdom
Visa sponsorship
Not specified

Job summary

Networking & Infrastructure Engineer role for a 6-month fixed-term contract focusing on Cisco ISE implementation and network security.

Benefits

25 days holiday annuallyPension scheme with contributions up to 9%Private medical insurancePersonal Accident insuranceGroup Income ProtectionGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting enterprise networking in a large, multi-site organisation.
  • Knowledge of IP networking, routing, switching, and network security.
  • Experience with Cisco networking technologies, including switches and wireless access points.
  • Experience with Cisco Network Access Control (802.1X) and Cisco ISE.
  • Experience administering Fortigate firewalls.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and network hardening.
  • Experience with networking incidents and change activities.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain enterprise networking services.
  • Lead network infrastructure and security projects focused on Cisco ISE and Network Access Control.
  • Support Cisco switching, wireless networks, and LAN controllers.
  • Administer Fortigate firewalls, including policies, VPNs, and DMZ environments.
  • Ensure network security through patching, upgrades, and compliance initiatives.
  • Investigate and resolve networking incidents and service requests.
  • Support change management for networking infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
  • Provide technical expertise for multi-site network environments.
  • Contribute to network performance and operational effectiveness.

Skills

VMwareWindowsWindows Server

Certifications

CCNA certification

Travel

Willingness to travel occasionally

Contract length

6 months

Relocation

No