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Cloud Network Engineer | Cloud Platforms, Firewalls, Security | Greenfield IT function being establishedRemote first with the expectation to go to the Chester Office once a month (expenses paid)55-60,000Our client provides a combination of services (mainly software & applications) to customers in the legal, health 'safety, employment law, ISO regulation and cyber security fields.They currently have a Core IT Team of 5 which will grow this year to a team of 13 so there is already a foundation team in place that you will be working with. There is a general standardisation strategy where the company's CRM, ERP and core IT systems are all being unified.In addition to this, the firms strategy is to grow via acquisitions so there will be no shortage of IT projects and programmes associated with the newly purchased firms IT infrastructure that will need to be migrated into the mother ship. So much going on here, and an exciting time to join!You will play a key role in firewall management, routing, data movement, and network security, ensuring seamless connectivity between on-premise environments and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Key skills:Cloud Networking familiarity with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud networking principlesExperience with firewalls and security - Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, VPNs, access controls, and encryptionPrevious experience maintaining and optimising on-prem and cloud-based network infrastructureTroubleshooting and monitoring using Wireshark, TCPDump, NetFlow to diagnose and resolve network issuesExpertise in routing and switching in WAN/LAN architectures, load balancing, and network performance optimisationNice to have skills:Automation and scripting with Python, Terraform, or AnsibleCertifications: CCNA, CCNP, AWS/Azure/GCP networking certificationsSoftware-Defined Networking (SDN) & Network Automation experienceProjects:Design and implement scalable, secure network infrastructures across on-prem and cloudManage and optimise firewalls, VPNs, routing, and switching for efficient connectivityMonitor and troubleshoot network performance to ensure high availabilityEnhance security by enforcing access controls, encryption, and compliance policiesCollaborate with cloud and security teams to align network strategies with business needsMaintain clear documentation of network configurations and proceduresFor success in this role, you must have a can-do attitude and be happy to get stuck in with the team. As this is a comparatively small team where skills and resources are pooled you will be expected to muck in on occasions with tasks and duties perhaps more junior than you would normally expect. Its all about having the right attitude to help your peers when they need it and bringing a positive approach.Benefits:25 Days holiday + Birthday offHealth Cash planLife AssuranceGym allowancePension Scheme2 days per year of paid volunteeringWill writing serviceWellbeing servicesPlease get in touch ASAP as our client is keen to hire fast with a rapid 2-stage interview process!Cloud Network Engineer | Cloud Platforms, Firewalls, Security | Greenfield IT function being established