Senior Network Engineer- Cisco & OT/Industrial Networks
hace 5 días
Leeds
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer – Cisco & OT/Industrial Networks Location: [Leeds/Sheffield,UK] – Hybrid Company Overview: We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco technologies, SD-WAN, SD-Access, and industrial/OT networks to join our team and drive innovative projects for our client Role Overview: As a Senior Network Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain secure, high-performance networks across IT and OT environments. You will collaborate with engineering and operational teams to deploy Cisco SD-WAN, SD-Access, and automation solutions, ensuring robust connectivity and compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards. Key Responsibilities: • Design, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst switching (IOS-XE), VLANs, STP/RSTP, port security, and QoS., • Implement and manage Cisco SD-WAN / Catalyst SD-WANsolutions, including policy templates, VPN segmentation, and WAN edge configuration., • Deploy and operate Cisco SD-Access (SDA) fabric, including design, commissioning, and lifecycle management., • Utilize Cisco Catalyst Centre for device management, monitoring, and automation workflows., • Support OT network architectures, including Purdue Model and IT/OT DMZ designs., • Work with industrial protocols: Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, IEC 61850, OPC-UA., • Write Terraform configurations for network provisioning and automate deployments using Python or Bash scripts., • Collaborate in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent., • Administer Cisco ISE for AAA, profiling, and TrustSec policies., • Implement configuration management using Ansible, Terraform, and/or Cisco NSO., • Ensure adherence to industrial cybersecurity standards: IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NIS2., • Monitor and troubleshoot network issues across Layers 2–7 and SCADA/ICS environments (Ignition, Wonderware, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell FactoryTalk). Qualifications & Experience: • Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches, SD-WAN, SD-Access, and network automation., • Proven experience in industrial/OT network environments and familiarity with OT protocols., • Proficient in Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible, or other network automation tools., • Strong understanding of network security and compliance frameworks for industrial environments., • Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills., • Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE) preferred. What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge network infrastructure projects., • Exposure to hybrid IT/OT networks and industrial cybersecurity., • Collaborative and innovative work environment. Apply Now: If you are passionate about network engineering, industrial environments, and automation, we want to hear from you. Click Applyto join our client’s team!