Network Engineer – Cisco, SD-WAN & Meraki WiFi (Hybrid)

About the role

Join a global law firm as a Network Engineer, supporting a 24x7 enterprise network across multiple international offices. This hybrid, 12‑month fixed‑term position combines day‑to‑day BAU support with delivery of key infrastructure projects such as a Meraki WiFi rollout.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 3rd‑line support for the firm’s global Cisco network, ensuring maximum availability.
• Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, routing, switching and security services.
• Administer Check Point firewalls, Zscaler, NetScaler, VPN and secure remote connectivity solutions.
• Participate in network lifecycle upgrade projects, including Meraki WiFi deployment.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, disaster‑recovery plans and operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities for automation, monitoring enhancements and service improvements.
• Collaborate with third‑party suppliers, technical teams and business stakeholders.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or senior network engineering roles.
• Extensive Cisco experience (routing, switching, MPLS, LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN).
• Hands‑on experience with Check Point firewalls, Zscaler, NetScaler or F5, and Meraki WiFi.
• Knowledge of Cisco ISE, NAC, load balancing, VPN, Wi‑Fi and DDoS mitigation (desirable).
• Strong BAU problem‑identification and resolution skills.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, threat prevention and secure network design.

Required skills

• Cisco routing and switching
• MPLS
• LAN/WAN
• SD‑WAN
• Check Point firewalls
• Zscaler
• NetScaler (or F5)
• VPN technologies
• Meraki WiFi
• Cisco ISE (desirable)
• Network security
• SIEM platforms

What we offer

• Competitive salary £70k‑£80k per year
• On‑call allowance, performance bonus and excellent benefits
• Hybrid working model in London
• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility projects within a global legal environment