Network Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Arcas Technology is currently partnered with a UK based IT Consultancy, they are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to work for one of their key clients on a 6 month contract.
Experience Required:
· OSI & TCP/IP Network protocol architecture, Layering benefits and concept, functions of different layers, switches and LAN design, VLAN’s, VTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP.
· Cisco Router & Switch experience with emphasis on IOS / CatOS, NxOS.
· Excellent knowledge in Nexus Technologies (OTV, VPC, FABRICPATH) & Hardware (7K, 5K, 2K etc).
· First hop redundancy protocols (i.e. HSRP, VRRP, GLBP etc)
· Experience on configuration and maintenance of F5/ ACE load balancer.
· Proficient knowledge in Routing protocols (RIP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPX etc) especially in OSPF & BGP.
· WAN transport technologies (Frame Relay, ATM, Private/Leased Line, MPLS, ISDN, PPP, HDLC)
· Proficient knowledge in LAN technologies (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
· VPN Technologies (IPSec, SSL, Cisco Anyconnect, Cisco EasyVPN, DMVPN)
· Experience on troubleshooting various Site to site and Remote access VPN related issues.
· Authentication, authorization, encryption mechanisms (LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, PKI, SSL, SSH)
· Quality of Service, Multicasting
· Excellent Knowledge on F5/ACE load balancer.
· Wireless LAN technologies, Cisco unified wireless LAN solution etc.
· Excellent understanding of the protocols like FTP, TFTP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, WINS, IPSEC.
· WAN Acceleration & compression services
· Experience on configuration and maintenance of Cisco multilayer switches, Cisco routers.
If you have the above skills and are available to start your next contract then please forward your CV to Andy Dale at Arcas Technology.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £350.00-£450.00 per day
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hatfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hatfield
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Network Engineer roles across Arcas Technology's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44 - £56 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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