Network Engineer - 6 Month Contract

Overview
Our client a global, multi-strategy investment firm with over $21 billion in assets under management is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join its London-based team for a 6 month contract. This is a hands-on engineering role with exposure to a wide range of technologies, offering the opportunity to shape the infrastructure of a world-class trading environment.Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain a multi-vendor, global network infrastructure.Manage firewall systems and enhance network security practices.Partner with technology and investment teams to deliver scalable, secure network solutions.Conduct network capacity planning and performance tuning.Define and enforce network security standards.Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues.Participate in 24/7 on-call support and out-of-hours maintenance.Ideal Candidate Profile
Cultural Fit
Self-driven and proactive with a strong desire to learn and grow.Passionate about network security or automation.Able to perform under pressure in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.Comfortable working independently while collaborating across global teams.Clear and effective communicator.Technical Requirements
Deep expertise with
Palo Alto firewalls
and security infrastructure.Strong experience in
Python ,
Ansible ,
Git , and network automation.Excellent understanding of network protocols such as
BGP ,
OSPF ,
PIM , and
IGMP .Experience with cloud networking, particularly in
AWS
and
Azure .Proven ability to troubleshoot advanced networking issues.Bonus Points For
Experience with
Cisco Meraki
products.Familiarity with enterprise voice platforms (e.g., Cisco CUCM, Zoom Phone, WebEx Calling, Cloud9).Certifications like
PCNSE
or
CCNP .Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidatesAbout the job
Experience Level: Mid ManagementLocation: LondonWorkplace Type: HybridIndustry: BankingSalary: NegotiableFocus: InfrastructureSpecialism: Technology and DigitalContract Type: PermanentDate posted: 18 July 2025Consultant: Charlie DoudsWebsite: https://www.robertwalters.co.uk
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