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Job Title: Network Support Engineer

Location: Chester - Hybrid (3 days in office is essential)
Working Pattern: 4 days on 3 days off shifts
Contract: 12 months with possible extension.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Network Operations Support professional to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the stability and performance of their network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Management:Oversee Monitoring Event Management and Incident Management, ensuring timely Level 1 triage of networking issues.
Network Operations:Provide operational support for network environments, including switching, routing, perimeter security, traffic management, and content inspection.
Proactive Troubleshooting:Utilise advanced tools such as Splunk, SevOne, IBM Watson AI Ops, Wireshark, NetScout, and Gigamon to identify service impacts and interpret monitors, dashboards, and logs.
Incident Response:React effectively to production failures, managing triage efforts, engaging appropriate teams, and communicating with management and technical escalation.
Documentation and Reporting:Maintain data quality and completeness of incident tickets, ensuring all impacts are accurately recorded in the system of record. Prepare professional documents and ad-hoc reports as directed by senior team members or leadership.
Governance and Compliance:Promote and enforce production governance during triage and testing efforts, adhering to design standards and global authority processes.Ideal Candidate Profile:

Technical Expertise:Familiarity with enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN. Hands-on experience with Splunk for data ingestion, searches, and dashboard creation would be a big plus.
Analytical Skills:Strong analytical skills with an attention to data quality, capable of translating raw telemetry into actionable insights for operations teams.
Communication Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with Engineering and Operations teams.
Agile Methodology:Basic understanding of JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks, with experience in Networking-related disciplines within design, implementation, or operations roles.What Our Client Offers:

A vibrant work environment where innovation is encouraged.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
The chance to work with emerging technologies in network operations.If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for network operations and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be your next career move. Don't miss the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic financial services environment!

Take the next step in your career and apply today!

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