IT Network Development Consultant
We are seeking an experienced IT Network Development Consultant to design, implement, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across complex environments. This is a hands-on technical role that combines network architecture, automation, troubleshooting, and strategic network development to support business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, with a focus on Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching technologies.
- Design, deploy, and support Wireless Access Points and Wireless LAN Controllers across enterprise environments.
- Manage and optimize network performance, availability, scalability, and security across campus and data centre networks.
- Develop and implement network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Automate routine operational tasks using scripting languages, APIs, and orchestration tools.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and project teams to support network integration, deployments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Investigate and resolve complex network issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.
- Maintain accurate network documentation, technical standards, diagrams, and operational procedures.
- Participate in change management processes, incident response activities, and network lifecycle planning.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years' experience in Network Engineering, Network Development, Network Infrastructure, or a similar network-focused role.
- CCNP-level networking knowledge and practical experience within enterprise environments.
- Strong expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including VLANs, VRRP, MC-LAG, STP, VTP, PortChannels, OSPF, and BGP.
- Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise network solutions.
- Experience with network automation tools and frameworks such as Python, Ansible, and REST APIs.
- Familiarity with major networking platforms including Cisco, Dell, Arista, and Juniper.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, network security principles, and network programmability concepts.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Ideal Candidate
A highly technical and solutions-focused networking professional who enjoys designing and improving enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting and automation capabilities, a proactive approach to continuous improvement, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
IT Network Development Consultant
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