Senior WAN Network Consultant - Consultancy

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior WAN Network Consultant? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail.

The leading consultancy firm is looking for a skilled Senior WAN Network Consultant for an initial 6-month contract, with the rate signed off inside IR35. Additionally, this position offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Want to be part of a team that thrives in excellence? Feel free to reach out and apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and implement WAN networks, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and optimize BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP protocols.
• Work with Cisco ASR, 7600, Nexus, and Juniper platforms.
• Collaborate with carriers to troubleshoot SONET, SDH, DWDM, and Ethernet services.
• Implement and support MPLS solutions including L3 VPN, L2 VPN, VPLS, MPLS QoS, MPLS TE, and mVPN.
• Utilize traffic monitoring tools such as NBAR, NetFlow, SFlow, HP OpenView, WUP, Nagios, and Tivoli.
• Provide project implementation support, including out-of-hours work when required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong expertise in WAN networking within Software Defined Networks.
• Excellent knowledge of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, 7600, Nexus, and Juniper platforms.
• Strong knowledge of carrier technologies (SONET, SDH, DWDM, Ethernet services).
• Experience with ASR9K XR, GIT, GITLAB, and JSON.
• Proficiency in MPLS technologies (L3 VPN, L2 VPN, VPLS, MPLS QoS, MPLS TE, mVPN).
• Experience with traffic monitoring and network management tools.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Juniper EX9200 and QFX 3500 platforms.
• Knowledge of Packet Design, OPNET, NetBrain, and similar tools.
• Experience with SDN and JUNOS is highly advantageous.

Start Date:

• ASAP

Location:

• Bank / Hybrid

Determination:

• Inside IR35 

Duration:

• 6 Months

Day Rate:

• £500PD - £550PD (Inside IR35)