AMS PSR

On behalf of Pension Protection Fund, we are looking for a Network Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 6 Months contract based Hybrid / in Croydon.

The Pension Protection Fund is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to support the operational management, optimisation and strategic improvement of the organisation's network estate.

The successful candidate will work closely with Architecture, Infrastructure, Security and Service Delivery teams to reduce a growing operational backlog, address network technical debt, improve documentation, remediate security findings, and support delivery of upcoming WAN and network infrastructure projects.

The role is focused on engineering delivery and practical implementation rather than high-level architecture. The successful candidate will be expected to work across Cisco & Meraki networking, Azure networking, WAN connectivity, firewall management, monitoring platforms and network operational improvement activities.

The network estate currently includes Cisco switching and routing infrastructure, Cisco Firepower firewalls, BT IP Connect WAN services, ExpressRoute connectivity into Azure, Azure networking and multi-site connectivity.

As a Network Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:

• Conduct communications room audits and infrastructure reviews.
• Perform switchport-to-patch-panel audits and update network documentation.
• Support rationalisation and cleanup of network estate assets.
• Decommission legacy network equipment and services.
• Review and rationalise VLANs, subnets and associated configurations.
• Review and optimise Cisco FTD firewall policies and rules.
• Review and optimise Azure Firewall policies and rules.
• Support remediation of outstanding security and SOC-related findings and investigate and improve Azure network routing and connectivity.
• Review backup traffic routing and recommend improvements.
• Support migration from WhatsUp Gold monitoring to Meraki monitoring and produce accurate network diagrams and technical documentation.
• Assist with WAN expansion activities for new premises and support circuit onboarding, testing and operational handover.
• Assist with WAN architecture review activities and identify opportunities to improve resilience, supportability and operational efficiency.
• Work alongside internal engineers and architects to transfer knowledge and improve operational readiness.

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong Cisco switching and routing experience.
• Experience managing VLANs, subnets and routing infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Cisco Firepower (FTD) firewalls.
• Experience implementing and maintaining WAN connectivity services.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF and network fundamentals.
• Experience with network monitoring and alerting platforms.
• Experience producing technical documentation and network diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable:

• Experience in Azure.

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, PPF 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 

PPF 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 exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

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".