Network Implementation Engineer

X3 Network Implementation Engineer in London or nearby London.

Engineer will have to work from Friday to Tuesday(including weekends) to perform various activities before LAN/WAP pre-refresh, refresh and post Refresh at Hospital and Gym sites.

Engineer will have to travel to various sites, and they will be paid Travel expenses as per actuals.

Below is high level JD :

• Day rate: £300 - £400 (Inside IR35).
• Need a quick joiner who can start work in next 1 week.
• Initially 6-weeks, but this could be extended

Network Implementation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, test, and commission complex enterprise network environments, including Cisco Catalyst 9K switching, Cisco Meraki, routing, switching, and WLAN technologies.
• Lead greenfield and brownfield network implementations, including discovery, requirements validation, detailed planning, staging, deployment, migration, testing, and handover to operations.
• Lead migration project, Cisco Catalyst 9200/9300 switches to Cisco Meraki switching platforms.
• Design and implement enterprise-grade Meraki LAN and Wireless solutions.
• Update network assessments, site surveys, Low-Level Design (LLD), implementation, and migration documentation.
• Build and configure Meraki Dashboard environments, Switch Profiles and Templates
• Configure VLANs, Routing, QoS, and Policies
• Monitor and optimize network performance through the Meraki Cloud Dashboard.
• Implement and support 802.1X network authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB).
• Integrate network devices with Aruba ClearPass for AAA services.
• Configure and support TACACS+ authentication and authorization for network device administration.
• Support network access control, security policies, and role-based access management.
• Add, onboard, and migrate Cisco Access Points into the Meraki Dashboard.
• Configure and deploy Cisco wireless to Meraki dashboard.
• Migrate Aruba Wireless to Cisco Meraki Wireless solution
• Configure wireless SSIDs, RF profiles, guest access, and security policies.
• Troubleshoot wireless performance, roaming, and connectivity issues.
• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise network solutions including Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Aruba Wireless, SD-WAN, LANand cloud connectivity.
• Lead network transformation projects involving deployments, migrations, upgrades, refreshes, and global infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, MOPs, migration plans, test plans, SOPs, and as-built documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for complex network issues, major incidents, cutovers, and service disruptions.

Skills & Technologies

Networking

• Cisco Meraki and Catalyst switch 9K expertise
• Meraki Dashboard Administration
• Meraki Network Templates
• Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Static Routing
• Switching Technologies: VLANs, STP, RSTP, MST, VPC, EtherChannel
• LAN/WAN Architecture
• 802.1X Authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
• TACACS+
• Aruba ClearPass
• Internet, MPLS, DIA, VPN Technologies

Wireless

• Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Access Points
• Aruba Wireless LAN Solutions
• Meraki Wireless Access Points and Cloud Management
• Add, onboard, and migrate Cisco Access Points into the Meraki Dashboard.
• Configure wireless SSIDs, RF profiles, guest access, and security policies.
• Troubleshoot wireless performance, roaming, and connectivity issues.

Management & Monitoring

• Cisco Meraki Dashboard
• Network Monitoring and Performance Management Tools
• Configuration Backup and Compliance Tools
• ITSM Platforms (ServiceNow preferred)

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise network environments, with strong practical expertise in Cisco Meraki and Cisco Catalyst solutions.
• Strong design and implementation experience with:
• WLAN technologies, including Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and access points, Aruba WLAN, and Meraki Wireless
• Proven experience in deploying and troubleshooting routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, SD-WAN, and WAN circuits.
• Cisco LAN/WAN
• Cisco Meraki (Switching, Wireless, SD-WAN, Security Appliances)
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• SD-WAN Technologies
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking architecture, high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery concepts.
• Experience managing major incidents, problem management, capacity management, and service improvement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and vendor coordination skills.
• Certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist, PCNSA/PCNSE, Aruba Certified Professional, or equivalent are desirable.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong customer-facing and consulting experience.
• Ability to operate independently in a global network implementation and project delivery environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise and hybrid-cloud network infrastructures.
• Passion for automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.