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Our new role will deliver Element networking projects as well as 3rd line network operational support.\nOur new colleague will join us based from our beautiful new office in Edinburgh Park where we enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including collaboration spaces, huddle rooms, open-concept layout, and abundant natural light. With fantastic links by train, tram, commuter routes, as well as having designated parking, we are well connected for colleagues across the central belt of Scotland.\nResponsibilities\nProject design, deployment, and service introduction for Element initiatives\n3rd level operational support and maintenance of Element’s global network\nMonitoring core systems for effectiveness and proactive maintenance\nEfficient and effective management of 3rd line incidents resulting in successful and timely resolution meeting Element business SLAs\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with Core Engineering network team as well as both internal customers and external partners\nOperational support for acquisitions and integrations\nCollaborate and support technical initiatives with Core Engineering Network Technical Leader\nSkills / Qualifications\nPractical experience supporting and troubleshooting Cisco platforms, including Cisco switches, Cisco FTD firewalls, and Meraki platforms\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.\nEffective team player and strong ability to work unsupervised\nExperience in managing and troubleshooting networking protocols (IPSEC, BGP, OSPF, FHRP, WLAN solutions such as Meraki WLC, QoS, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, STP technologies and Ethernet switching solutions) across multiple platforms deployed in the Element network estate\nStrong experience in managing and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Fortinet, Cisco FTD\nHands-on experience supporting, troubleshooting, and administering Cisco Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) and Cisco Firewall Management Center (FMC) environments\nStrong experience in Network monitoring and management tools, such as Zabbix\nDisplay technical credibility, independent judgment, and decision-making experience on networking matters\nAbility to overcome challenges in remote working such as overseas locations, cultural differences, and split time-zones to ensure positive interactions\nExcellent communication and customer-facing skills\nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills when determining the impact of network issues quickly, combined with sound decision-making skills under pressure\nDemonstrate planning, documentation, and organizational skills\nExperience in delivery using IT infrastructure management best practices & standards, ITIL / ITSM principles and practices, and change management in large environments\nDemonstrate understanding of IT security issues in global network environments\nCompany Overview\nElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.\nWhen failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.\nWhile we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.\nIndustries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.\nDiversity Statement\nAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. 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