Target End Date: 31/01/2026
Recruitment Type (Contractor or Temp): Contractor
Rate: £300
Location of role: Birmingham
Location requirement: Fully on site
Clearance Required: SC or eligible (Sole British nationals due to the nature of the project)
Working Pattern (Mon-Fri, Shifts, on-call): 4 days (12hr shifts - 7am - 7pm), 4 days off
4 nights (12hr shifts - 7pm - 7am) 4 nights off. Repeat days and nights.
Job Description
2nd Line 24/7 WAN Network Support Engineer
Brief overview on the role/project:
We are seeking a 2nd Line WAN Network Engineer to support, manage and configure SRX series routers as part of our 24/7 BAU operations team, ensuring the global delivery of secure network services.
If you're an experienced 2nd line network engineer, join our skilled team in Birmingham to manage and maintain our Customer Network WAN estate.
Your daily responsibilities will involve a combination of technical network support, handling escalations, and working on project implementations. You will also provide guidance and support to 1st line engineers while collaborating closely with 3rd line engineers to share knowledge and enhance the 2nd line team's skills.
Mandatory skills:
We are looking for a capable engineer with expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Juniper network devices. The ideal candidate will possess good knowledge of configuring key network components.
BGP
IPSEC
MPLS
Juniper SRX Platform: The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and hands-on experience with various SRX and MX platforms, along with strong CLI expertise.
Routing and Switching: A solid understanding of routing and switching protocols is essential.
BGP: In-depth knowledge of BGP, including policy-based routing, attribute manipulation, load-balancing techniques, and advanced troubleshooting skills, is required.
IPsec VPN and MPLS: Proficiency in troubleshooting IPsec VPNs and MPLS networks is a must.
PKI: The candidate should have a good understanding of PKI infrastructure and experience with certificate-based VPN authentication.
LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
