L3 Network Engineer - 12 months agency contract

Duration: 1 year Working Hours: 8.30am - 6pm, Monday - Fridays. Standby and shift work may be required Location: Central - Roaming may be required Key Responsibilities 1. Project Delivery & Implementation Lead end-to-end delivery of network and security projects (LAN, WAN, DC, Hybrid Cloud) Execute deployment, configuration, migration, and cutover activities Develop MOPs, implementation plans, and rollback procedures Ensure smooth transition from project delivery to managed services/NOC operations 2. Network Design & Architecture Design scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures (Campus, Data Centre, Multi-site) Produce HLD and LLD documentation Implement segmentation, zoning, and high-availability (HA) designs Support hybrid environments integrating on-prem and cloud 3. Monitoring, Observability & NetGain Integration Deploy and integrate monitoring platforms such as NetGain Systems (Cloud Vista, EMedge) Configure SNMP, credential polling, and telemetry collection across network and server infrastructure Define alert thresholds, policies, and tuning strategies aligned with operational baselines Integrate monitoring with incident workflows and escalation models in NOC environments 4. Security Implementation Implement and manage firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point) Configure VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust access controls Support SIEM integration (e.g., QRadar) and log forwarding strategies Ensure compliance with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001) 5. Managed Services & NOC Alignment Align project deliverables with managed services operating models (L1/L2/L3 support) Define monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and alerting thresholds for steady-state operations Support onboarding of devices into NMS platforms and ensure observability readiness Work closely with NOC teams for knowledge transfer and operational acceptance 6. Automation & Optimization Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash, Ansible) for: Configuration deployment Monitoring onboardingHealth checks and reporting Improve operational efficiency through automation of repetitive tasks Integrate APIs from network devices and monitoring tools where applicable 7. Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization Provide L3 support for complex network and security issues Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive improvements Perform failover testing, performance tuning, and validation 8. Documentation & Reporting Maintain detailed network diagrams and system documentation Prepare project status reports, risk logs, and technical write-ups Deliver as-built documentation and operational handover materials Technical Requirements Core Networking Strong hands-on experience in Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP) Strong hands-on experience with WAN technologies (MPLS, SD-WAN, IPsec VPN) Hands-on experience with Data Centre networking (VXLAN, Spine-Leaf architecture) Security Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise firewall platform, preferably Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, or Check Point Experience with IDS/IPS, NAT, segmentation, and network hardening Practical understanding of secure access and Zero Trust concepts Monitoring & NMS Experience with NetGain Systems Cloud Vista / EMedge is preferred Hands-on experience with SNMP (v2c/v3), Syslog, and NetFlow Experience with enterprise monitoring/NMS tools such as ManageEngine or SolarWinds is an advantage Automation Practical scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell Hands-on experience with automation tools, preferably Ansible Experience with API integration across network/security platforms Experience in infrastructure-as-code is a plus Systems & Cloud (Good to Have) Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure / AWS networking Linux (RHEL/Rocky) and Windows Server fundamentals Virtualization (VMware / Hyper-V) Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) 5–10 years of hands-on network engineering experience, with at least 5+ years of direct network project delivery and implementation experience, beyond day-to-day operations/support Hands-on experience delivering network infrastructure projects across enterprise or multi-site environments CCIE certifications are required for this role Strong experience working across multi-vendor network and security environments Experience with network design, implementation, migration, and cutover activities Experience in large-scale environments (multi-site, 100+ devices), onboarding infrastructure into monitoring platforms, and with network automation and API integrations Experience in managed services or NOC environments Experience providing L3 troubleshooting and technical support Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Project delivery and execution mindset Client-facing communication and stakeholder management Ability to operate in fast-paced, multi-project environments Leadership and mentoring capability Interested candidates, please click on the following link to begin your job search journey and submit your curriculum vitae (CV) directly. 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