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Job Title: WAN Implementation Engineer (for a leading global financial services institution)
Location: Hybrid, 1 day per week in a London officeEmployment Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) (Daily rate is yet to be confirmed)Weekend Work: Migration tasks are primarily scheduled for Saturdays, with occasional Sunday work as required.
About the Role:
We are seeking skilled WAN Network Implementation Engineers to play a key role in a major migration project, transitioning from the old Sigma network to the new SD NET infrastructure. If you have experience with large-scale network transformations and hands-on WAN implementations, this role is ideal for you. The project involves working on layer 2 and layer 3 VPN migrations, primarily scheduled over weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
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Hands-on implementation of WAN solutions and network migration tasks.
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Configure and support WAN technologies, including OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS VPNs, QOS, Multicasting, VPWS, and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity.
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Perform device replacements and Router code upgrades.
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Manage network migration tasks within live production environments.
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Support the technology life cycle through design, implementation, and maintenance to deliver high-quality outcomes.
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Coordinate and schedule capacity upgrades and network changes while ensuring service level objectives are met.
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Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors during upgrades and implementations.
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Document system configurations and monitor network performance, contributing to business improvements.
Project Overview:
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Migration Scope: Transitioning from the Sigma network to SD NET, focusing on layer 2 and layer 3 VPNs.
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Weekend Work: Migration tasks are primarily scheduled for Saturdays, with occasional Sunday work as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Extensive hands-on experience in WAN implementation and large-scale network migration projects.
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Proficiency in key WAN protocols and technologies: OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS VPNs, QOS, and Multicasting.
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Experience with device replacements, Router upgrades, and network transformations in production environments.
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Strong documentation and network performance monitoring capabilities.
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Familiarity with runbook-driven implementation processes.
Preferred but not mandatory:
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Basic automation skills with tools like Ansible.
