Network Engineer (Remote with Travel Required)

Join our global team of over 1,000 engineer support heroes, and work with some of the world’s leading brands, from high-street giants to energy multinationals and financial institutions.

We are seeking a skilled Meraki Network Implementation Engineer to join our IT team. This role is critical in implementing global Meraki SD-LAN across our IT networks both locally and internationally. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Meraki network implementations, management, and support. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, collaborative skills, a proactive approach to implementing Meraki network services, and the ability to travel to client locations across Germany.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as part of the project team to implement Meraki LAN and Wi-Fi solutions.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line implementation expertise, resolving complex network issues in environments with a mix of office and factory settings, involving IT, IoT, and OT systems.
• Review and approve site surveys conducted by third-party vendors, ensuring accurate bill of materials and validating design and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external third parties to create testing and cutover plans for site implementations.
• Travel to client sites to oversee implementations and ensure a smooth cutover.
• Provide remote guidance to non-network IT specialists on LAN and Wi-Fi implementations.
• Work closely with internal IT teams and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of Meraki LAN and Wi-Fi with existing SD-WAN services, including cloud-hosted services on Azure and ITSM practices.
• Follow and contribute to global SD-LAN deployment standards, ensuring a high-quality transition to operations.
• Ensure compliance with network security protocols, particularly in cloud environments, and keep them updated according to industry standards and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in network engineering, with strong expertise in Cisco Meraki LAN, Wi-Fi, and Firewall implementations.
• Deep understanding of Meraki cloud-managed solutions and familiarity with SD-WAN technologies.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively across different levels of the organization and with external vendors.
• Driver’s license and own car required.
• Willingness to travel to client locations across Germany for implementations and cutovers (all travel expenses reimbursed).

Contract Details:

• 6-month rolling contract with the potential for extension.
• Remote role with on-site travel as required.
• Reimbursed travel expenses.

If you are interested in the opportunity to work onsite with one of A&O IT Group’s key clients, carrying out a wide range of IT related services, meeting a wide range of technical challenges and providing an excellent experience for our customers we would love to hear from you.

A&O IT Group

As a successful and growing global IT services provider, A&O IT Group deliver ‘fully managed’ IT solutions and cyber security services. Combining over 50 years expertise, and boasting an extensive global network, whilst remaining privately owned, A&O IT Group is a trusted IT services partner to clients globally.

This role is subject to a post-offer Background Verification in accordance with the local country legislation.

Learn more about life at A&O IT Group and our opportunities on our website IT Engineer Careers page.

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