Network Engineer

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for your innovation journey. As a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider, we are ideally positioned to help you achieve your ambitions and future-proof your business. With a smart blend of bold thinking and reliable execution, we’re able to fast-track innovation through each step of your value chain.

We are strategically positioned to build value, with a global footprint across 30 countries.We are as global and local as you need us to be, with strong best-in-class pan-European technological centres and unique best-shoring capabilities.

We leverage a network of high value-adding affiliates in consulting and industrial excellence, and leading partners across multiple sectors to provide you with the most comprehensive services and solutions in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

Network Operations (BAU)

• Administer, configure and support the client network across Cisco and HP Aruba switching and wireless.
• Manage SonicWall devices and Fortigate firewalls, including rules, policies, firmware and health.
• Support VPN connectivity (site-to-site and remote access) and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Support networking for the VMware virtualised environment.
• Complete start-of-day checks on network health, monitoring and alerts.

Projects & Initiatives

• Support the SD-WAN implementation, including site migrations, testing and handover into BAU.
• Support the LAN and Wi-Fi refresh programmes: design input, configuration, cutover and validation.
• Take part in bi-weekly sprint meetings and deliver assigned ADO work items.

Service Management & Governance

• Handle incidents and service requests raised through ITSM and tracked in ADO; own incidents through to resolution and RCA.
• Raise, document and implement network changes through CAB.
• Communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders during incidents and changes.
• Escalate to and work with vendors when issues go beyond internal support.

Automation, Security & Documentation

• Automate repetitive configuration, backup and compliance checks where possible.
• Apply network security standards and least-privilege access.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations and runbooks in Confluence.

Essential skills

• Hands-on network engineering experience across Cisco and HP Aruba (switching, routing, wireless).
• Firewall experience with Fortigate and SonicWall.
• VPN configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting networking in VMware environments.
• Experience with ITSM processes (incident, request, change including CAB) and ADO boards.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Desired skills

• SD-WAN implementation and migration experience.
• LAN and Wi-Fi refresh/deployment experience, including wireless surveys.
• Network automation/scripting (e.g. Python, Ansible).
• Certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Aruba ACMA/ACMP, Fortinet NSE.