Network Engineer - (Night) We have a great opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team to help drive business growth in London. The engineer will be reporting to the Network Manager. This role is a project focused, predominantly working outside of normal business hours. The successful candidates will be expected to own their assigned project task, from scoping right through delivery working as part of a team. Outside IR35 - £480pd Hybrid - 2 days a week in London What you'll do Own, manage and deliver small to mid-level projects task from the project network manager. Take ownership of weekly splitter upgrade changes at night, work with all the key stakeholders to ensure related tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Participate in access and CPE software upgrades based in accordance with predefined procedures and industry best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues arising during the upgrade process and escalate to the relevant stakeholder as may be required. Reprovision any customer service that is affected due to fibre work at night on out Nokia PON/XGS-PON access equipment. Ensure continuous service delivery for our customers post changes. Carry out pre and post checks related to night splitter changes. Maintain accurate records of upgrade schedules, executed upgrades, and any issues encountered during the process Ensure network alerts are monitored and acknowledged accordingly. Carry out migration/maintenance tasks as required by the business. Visit the office as may be required for meetings with other team members. Skills, experience and qualifications (required) Minimum 5 years Cisco core & access network experience in an ISP environment. Proven hands-on experience working with carrier grade Cisco ASR and NCS device family. Experience with typical carrier technologies, including BGP, OSPF/ISIS and MPLS based on IOS-XR platforms. Experience working with Nokia PON equipment (preferably FX-8 ISAM & PON CPEs) and Element Manager like Nokia AMS. The ability to quickly learn new technologies, in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment. Strong network migration and implementation experience. The ability to work independently during night migration works. Strong network troubleshooting experience. Strong experience using common Network Monitoring Systems (NMS) such as SolarWinds and Zabbix. CCNP-SP, CCNA-SP & Nokia PON (related certification Please email updated CVs to: (see below) or apply here

We are looking for a Cloud Implementation & Security Architect to develop and maintain a portfolio of Highly Available, Business Critical network support systems & applications, in bare metal, virtualized and cloud environments. This includes designing, building, and maintaining the security systems and infrastructure needed to protect the organization's IT environment from internal and external threats. OutsideIR35 Hybrid ASAP Start Job Description Minimum 10 years working in cloud infrastructure led projects with hands-on implementation in a large scale system deployment. Experience in Cyber security implementations like Threat Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, and Network Security Principles & segmentation tools and technologies. Implement and configure Microsoft Defender XDR across endpoints, identities, applications, and cloud workloads. Develop and enforce XDR-related security policies, procedures, and standards to protect critical assets. Develop access models to manage least privilege, just-in-time (JIT) access, and user lifecycle processes. Perform regular vulnerability assessments to identify and address security weaknesses. Monitor and respond to potential security breaches or incidents using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools. Integrate Microsoft Defender solutions with Security Information and Event Management tools (Elastic SIEM) Manage incident response workflows, including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery of incidents detected by Microsoft Defender. Implement access reviews and audit logs to monitor and validate proper access controls. Develop and maintain a consistent and scalable systems security posture based on best practices. Implement & Troubleshoot hybrid network solutions, such as Azure ExpressRoute and VPN Gateway, for secure on-premises and Azure connectivity. Design and implement Single Sign-On (SSO) for applications and services using Azure AD. Configure Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to secure privileged accounts and reduce risks. Monitor and manage access to privileged roles with automated workflows and auditing. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (egTSA,GDPR, HIPAA) and security frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST. Integrate PAM solutions with IT service management (ITSM) platforms and identity management tools. Deploy and configure Azure Key Vault to store and manage secrets, keys, and certificates securely. Define and implement access policies to control application and user access to Key Vault resources. Background in managing cloud-based monitoring and logging systems (Elastic, Prometheus and Grafana) Utilize Infrastructure as Code principles to automate and streamline infrastructure deployment and management processes. Develop and maintain IAC scripts for efficient and consistent infrastructure provisioning. Implement, administer, and support an array of Windows & based servers. Proficient in Windows & Linux server administration, ensuring the stability and security of the infrastructure. Expertise in server TIN management including a knowledge in Server, Storage and supported hardware technologies. Re-engineer any existing standalone solutions to be high available. Expertise in virtualisation technologies like VMware & Hyper-V, including vSphere, NSX and vSAN. Own & deliver systems related projects using project management methodologies. Experience with SQL/NOSQL databases, including installation, configuration, and optimization Clusters. Perform database administration tasks, such as backups, restores, and performance tuning. Participate in the on-call rotation for system support outside of regular business hours. Provide on-call support for out-of-hours troubleshooting of service-impacting failures. Perform occasional night migration work for system maintenance, ensuring minimal impact on operations. Create, support and maintain solid documentation for infrastructure and systems. Automate repetitive tasks such as patch management, threat detection, and incident response workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration. Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members. Please email CVs to (see below) or apply here

We are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to develop and maintain a portfolio of Highly Available, Business Critical Linux based Servers & applications, in both bare metal and virtualized environments. Outside IR35 position Skills, experience and qualifications (required) Overall 15+ years of experience with minimum 7 years of experience in network focused systems domain. Demonstrable very strong background in installing, maintaining and administering Linux based systems, ideally in the Redhat Ecosystem (RHEL, RH Satellite, RH Insights). Good work experience with configuration management using Ansible is a MUST. Good working knowledge of Python or other Scripting language. Experience with creating and maintaining highly available clusters of systems. Experience with Patching & Reporting of Linux based Systems. Solid understanding of systems security best practices and the means to implement them. Work experience in installing and administering Databases and DB clusters (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Patroni). Experience working with cloud infrastructure, like Azure. Proficiency in Linux distributions such as Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or SUSE. Experience with configuration management tools (eg, Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Familiarity with Scripting languages (eg,Bash, Python, Perl). Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, etc.). Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (eg, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes). Please apply here or email applications to (see below)

We are looking for a Principal Devops Engineer to join network systems team in order to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of network system operations within the organization. We are seeking someone with 10+ years experience overall and 5+ years in Network/Systems projects. Interview to take place this week, start date 20th January Outside IR35 Job Description: Design and implement automated provisioning, configuration, and deployment for Linux and Windows environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell DSC. Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline system updates, patches, and deployments. Deploy and manage monitoring tools such as Elastic, SolarWinds, or Zabbix for proactive system monitoring. Implement security best practices, including automated vulnerability scans, patch management, and access controls. Work closely with system administrators and IT operations teams to identify and resolve system-related issues. Provide expertise in integrating DevOps principles into system operations workflows. Develop and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for critical systems. Automate backup and restoration processes for Linux and Windows servers. Document all workflows, configurations, and automated processes for future reference. Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to train team members on DevOps tools and practices. Identify areas of improvement within the systems environment and propose innovative solutions. Stay updated on emerging DevOps tools and technologies and implement them as needed. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (eg, AWS, Azure, GCP) for performance and cost efficiency. Analyze performance metrics to optimize system performance and resource utilization. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability. Implement configuration management policies for consistent server setups. Automate and apply security patches and updates to the operating system & applications. Own & deliver systems related projects using project management methodologies. Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions. Automate build, test, and deployment workflows to accelerate software delivery. Troubleshoot and optimize pipelines for performance and reliability. Develop and maintain a consistent and scalable systems security posture based on best practices. Good Understanding of the ITSM process and principles. Monitor server health, application performance, and network metrics. Implement alerting and logging systems (eg, ELK stack, Splunk) to ensure timely incident responses. Participate in out of hours migration/changes required time to time. Perform night migration work for system maintenance, ensuring minimal impact on operations. Integrate and standardise the existing systems. Troubleshoot any systems related issue. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems. Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members. Please apply here or email: (see below)

We have a great opportunity for a Principle Network Implementation Engineer. You'll be a technical expert of carrier grade network. Predominately project based. The role: Participate in the implementation of projects from the network projects managers. Be an SME (Subject Matter Expert) on the existing core & access network (working alongside the network architect), to implement project related task. Participate in core & access maintenance and optimisation as maybe required by the network manager. Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard in the core & access network domain, to ensure high network availability and network SLA thresholds. Respond to core & access network related alarms & monitor the network status. Update related documentation after all project implementations activities' Work with all the key stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Carry out regular migration/maintenance tasks outside of normal business hours as the project delivery dictates Visit data centres & sites to keep the core & access network up to a set standard. Hybrid working with minimum 2 (two) days in the GN office Support junior members of the team with the technical queries. Skills and requirements Minimum 10 years Cisco core & access network experience preferably in an Altnet broadband provider and strong experience in core & access network project delivery role. Demonstrated strong core and access network implementation experience in a fast pace environment. Strong and proven experience in Nokia GPON/XGS-PON platforms in an ISP environment. Proven hands-on experience working with carrier grade Cisco ASR and NCS device family. The aptitude to work autonomously, and lead a project. Strong carrier grade network solution design, migration and implementation experience. Comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge of typical carrier technologies, including BGP, OSPF/ISIS, Segment Routing, Multicast, IPv6, Firewalls, MPLS and MPLS based VPN solutions. Deep understanding of packet captures, and the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems based on packet analysis. Experience of configuring and using common Network Monitoring Systems (NMS) such as SolarWinds and Zabbix. Strong and proven experience working with Nokia AMS. Experience producing technical documentation including, High Level Designs (HLD), Low Level Designs (LLD) & Migration Strategy etc. CCIE-SP & Nokia PON Certification Please email your CVs to (see below)

Location: Remote Duration: 3-6 months + Extensions Job Description My client working within professional services is looking for numerous Devops Engineers to join them to work on projects with their clients. Candidate Profile Kubernetes VMWare Tanzu on Vsphere If candidates have Security Clearance that would be desirable but not necessary For immediate consideration please apply online and contact Dominik Bart at Franklin Fitch

ASAP Start: A long standing client is currently working with a major Aero Defense Company for a SC Cleared ServiceNow Developer on a 6 month contract with possibility of extensions, it is 99% remote. 1 stage interview, will take place Monday/Tuesday next week virtually. Key Requirements: SC Clearance Extensive experience with ServiceNow Development Experience with IT Discovery Experience with Service Mapping IT Operations Management (ITOM) Experience with end to end implementation of discovery Role Details: Remote (couple days within contract period on site) Client: Major Aero Defense company Length: 6 months, possible extensions £500pd - Inside IR35

My financial services client is looking for a network engineer to join their team. Rate: £375/day Location: Remote Duration: 3-4 months + Extensions IR35: Inside (via Umbrella) Job Description Experience within a large institution or bank CCNP Excellent understanding of LAN and WAN technologies/protocols (Cisco, NX-OS, SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF) Fortinet design documentation Fortimanager For immediate consideration please apply online and contact Dominik Bart at Franklin Fitch