Network Implementation Engineer

Network Implementation Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc | Greater London, ENG, GB

Posted 19 days ago

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Description

Overview


Location - Bakers Street 3 days on site.


Key Highlights



  • Ownership of LLDs derived from HLDs

  • End-to-end implementation leadership

  • Advanced L3 troubleshooting & RCA

  • Dell L2/L3 switching (OSPF/BGP preferred)


Job Title


Level 3 Network Implementation Engineer


Job Summary


We are seeking a highly skilled Level 3 Network Implementation Engineer with strong expertise in designing and implementing enterprise network solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing site-specific Low-Level Designs (LLDs) based on approved High-Level Designs (HLDs), and leading complex implementations across security, SD-WAN, switching, and wireless technologies.


This role requires deep hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, PAN-OS SD-WAN, Dell switching platforms, Cisco Meraki wireless solutions, and centralized management using Strata Cloud Manager / Panorama.


Key Responsibilities



  • Develop detailed site-specific LLDs based on approved HLDs and customer requirements

  • Lead end-to-end implementation of enterprise network and security solutions

  • Deploy, configure, and optimize Palo Alto Firewalls (including NAT, security policies, IPSec VPN, GlobalProtect, routing)

  • Implement and troubleshoot PAN-OS based SD-WAN solutions

  • Configure and manage Dell switching (Layer 2/Layer 3, VLANs, STP, routing protocols, QoS)

  • Deploy and optimize Cisco Meraki Access Points, including SSID configuration, RF tuning, and security policies

  • Configure and repoint network devices and security appliances to new RADIUS servers for authentication and authorization services

  • Manage centralized firewall operations via Strata Cloud Manager / Panorama

  • Design and implement secure Remote Access solutions, including Palo Alto GlobalProtect and/or Prisma Access

  • Perform migrations, upgrades, and cutovers with minimal business disruption

  • Conduct configuration reviews, validation testing, and performance tuning

  • Provide advanced (L3) troubleshooting and root cause analysis

  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and as-built diagrams

  • Collaborate with architecture, operations, and customer teams during implementation lifecycle

  • Ensure seamless handover to Operations, including documentation, KT sessions, and operational readiness validation

  • Provide post-implementation Hypercare support to stabilize the environment and address any transition-related issues


Technical Skills & Expertise


Security & Firewall



  • Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

  • Expertise in PAN-OS features (Security Profiles, App-ID, User-ID, NAT, VPNs, SD-WAN)

  • Experience with Panorama and/or Strata Cloud Manager

  • Knowledge of Zero Trust and segmentation strategies

  • Remote Access solutions (Global Protect / Prisma Access)


SD-WAN



  • Experience deploying and troubleshooting PAN-OS SD-WAN solutions

  • WAN optimization, path selection policies, and performance monitoring


Switching



  • Experience with Dell enterprise switches

  • Strong understanding of VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP, routing (OSPF/BGP preferred), QoS


Wireless



  • Experience deploying and managing Cisco Meraki APs

  • RF design basics and wireless troubleshooting

  • Meraki Dashboard configuration and monitoring


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 10–15 years of hands-on network implementation experience

  • Experience in enterprise or multi-site deployments

  • Strong documentation and communication skills


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