Senior Network Engineer

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Network Engineer at Iron Mountain Incorporated, you will play a pivotal role in the UK Secure IT team, taking ownership of the deployment, maintenance, and evolution of our critical networking infrastructure. This position is central to meeting the ever-growing demands of the company, ensuring compliance with stringent customer certifications, and adhering to rigorous regulatory assessments, particularly within the sensitive UK Government sector.
• • You will be instrumental in leading the implementation and ongoing support of the UK Government's networking infrastructure. Your expertise will be primarily focused on advanced Cisco platforms, including ACI Switching, Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Wireless solutions, alongside a deep understanding of Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) technologies. A significant aspect of your role will involve ensuring robust Data Center security, implementing and managing advanced security measures to protect sensitive data and systems.
• • Collaboration is key in this role. You will actively participate in high-impact project teams, contributing your technical insights by meticulously reviewing deployment plans, providing guidance and mentorship to fellow engineers, and working closely with Risk Management and Quality Assurance (QA) departments to ensure seamless and secure production roll-outs. Your input will be crucial in mitigating risks and ensuring the integrity of our network deployments.
• • Driving operational excellence and maintaining unwavering compliance will be a core responsibility. This involves the full lifecycle management of network equipment within our Secure Data Centers. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate capacity reports, ensuring that our infrastructure can scale effectively to meet future demands. Furthermore, you will oversee and maintain meticulous asset inventory documentation, ensuring that all network assets are accounted for and managed efficiently.
• • Your role extends to being a technology expert and a key point of contact for infrastructure and operations teams. You will foster strong alignment and partnership, ensuring that defined IT priorities are met with robust and reliable network solutions. This involves proactive communication, understanding business needs, and translating them into effective network designs and implementations.
• • You will be expected to leverage automation and scripting platforms such as Ansible and Terraform to streamline network configurations, deployments, and management tasks. This focus on automation will enhance efficiency, reduce human error, and improve the overall agility of our network operations. Your experience with content delivery platforms like F5 and Riverbed will be vital in optimizing network performance and ensuring high availability for critical applications and services.
• • Proactive problem-solving is a fundamental requirement. You will identify potential network issues before they impact operations, developing and implementing solutions to maintain network stability and performance. Your ability to manage stakeholders effectively, coupled with strong communication skills, will be essential for influencing decisions and driving consensus at all levels of the organization. You will be a trusted advisor, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• • This role demands a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. You will stay abreast of the latest networking technologies, security threats, and industry best practices, ensuring that Iron Mountain's network infrastructure remains cutting-edge and secure. Your contributions will directly impact the company's ability to protect and power the UK's secure digital infrastructure, supporting critical government partnerships and ensuring the highest levels of data privacy and integrity.