AMS PSR

On behalf of The Ministry of Justice, we are looking for a Senior Network Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 9 Month contract based REMOTELY.

Join a dynamic team supporting a nationwide network rollout project, focusing on LAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure. This role requires hands-on expertise in Cisco Catalyst switches, Juniper Mist Wi-Fi access points, and network management systems. As a remote network specialist, you will ensure the seamless deployment and troubleshooting of network components while fostering effective communication across diverse teams

As a Senior Network Engineer your main responsibilities will be:

• Network Rollout Support: Act as the remote network specialist for a nationwide network rollout, focusing on LAN and Wi-Fi components.
• Cisco Catalyst Configuration: Configure and stage Cisco Catalyst 9200/9300 switches using tools like Cisco Catalyst Centre.
• Juniper Mist Configuration: Configure and stage Juniper Mist wifi access points via the Mist dashboard.
• Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to onsite engineers and collaborate with various technical and non-technical project teams.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed installation and configuration documentation.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication across multiple teams, including project management and the wider department, primarily through remote collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams.

Essential:

• SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks.
• Proven experience in network rollouts as an implementation engineer or project engineer.
• Cisco LAN Switching: Extensive knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies, especially Cisco Catalyst 9200/9300 series.
• Wi-Fi Deployments: Solid understanding and hands-on experience with cloud-managed Wi-Fi deployments.
• Experience with Juniper Mist is highly preferred.
• Network Services: Proficient in network services such as DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, SNMP, and Netconf.
• Strong expertise in physical network infrastructure, including switches, cabling, fibre optics and transceivers.
• Solid understanding of on-premises network environments and data center power systems.
• Network Management Systems: Experience with network management tools, particularly Cisco Catalyst Centre and Cisco DNA Center (DNAC).
• Troubleshooting: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in LAN, Wi-Fi, and WAN environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders in a remote setting.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, MOJ guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Ministry of Justice guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".