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The Company

A UK-based IT Resilience managed service provider with a strong reputation for innovation and growth. The company has expanded significantly, winning new business and industry awards, while maintaining a close-knit, collaborative culture. Many senior staff have progressed internally from entry-level roles, supported by a strong ethos of development and mentorship.

The Role

Seeking a highly experienced networking professional to support and enhance data centre infrastructure. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams to design, build, and maintain high-performance, secure networking systems that support core business services.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution, offering the opportunity to make a visible impact across the organization.

Responsibilities

* Design, deploy, and maintain data centre networking infrastructure (Layer 2 & Layer 3).
* Manage and optimize MPLS and VPLS networks.
* Provision and manage cross-connects with infrastructure providers and peering partners.
* Configure and administer firewalls (rules, VPNs, HA, traffic shaping).
* Manage enterprise switching environments (Mellanox and Meraki).
* Collaborate with systems/platform teams for scalable deployments.
* Ensure network security, redundancy, and compliance.
* Document network topology, standards, and troubleshooting procedures.
* Support migrations, incident response, and performance tuning.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience in data centre networking.
* Hands-on with MPLS, VPLS, and cross-connects.
* Strong routing protocol knowledge (OSPF, BGP).
* Firewall configuration and troubleshooting.
* Expertise with Mellanox and Meraki switches.
* VLAN segmentation, link aggregation, QoS strategies.

Desirable Skills:

* Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
* Experience with software-defined storage (Cloudian, QuantaStor).
* Hybrid cloud networking (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute).
* Certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, or equivalent).

Personal Attributes:

* Effective multitasking and prioritization.
* Quick learner and knowledge sharer.
* Strong team collaboration and communication.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Networking Consultant with expertise in cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and Azure to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize secure network architectures, leveraging Microsoft cloud technologies to protect enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

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Network Architecture & Security:

* Design and implement secure network infrastructures using Azure networking components (VNETs, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, etc.).
* Integrate M365 security features (Defender for Office 365, Conditional Access, Secure Score) into enterprise environments.
* Conduct network segmentation and zero-trust architecture planning.

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Cloud & Hybrid Environments:

* Configure and manage hybrid cloud environments using Azure and on-premises infrastructure.
* Optimize connectivity between M365 services and enterprise networks.
* Implement secure identity and access management using Azure AD and Microsoft Entra.

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Consulting & Advisory:

* Provide expert guidance to clients on cybersecurity best practices, compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and risk mitigation.
* Conduct assessments and audits of existing network and cloud security postures.
* Deliver workshops and training sessions on M365 and Azure security capabilities.

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Incident Response & Monitoring:

* Collaborate with SOC teams to monitor and respond to network-based threats.
* Utilize Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Cloud to detect and remediate vulnerabilities.
* Develop playbooks and automation for threat response.

Required Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience in networking and cybersecurity consulting.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and compliance features.
* Hands-on experience with Azure networking and security services.
* Familiarity with SIEM tools, especially Microsoft Sentinel.
* Understanding of identity and access management (IAM), MFA, and conditional access.
* Experience with PowerShell, KQL, and automation tools.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications:

* Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
* Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
* Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
* Cisco CCNA/CCNP (with cybersecurity focus)
* CompTIA Security+ or equivalent