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We are currently recruiting for a IT Network Engineer (Infrastructure Team) to join our team in London!
About Withersworldwide
A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our highly skilled, highly motivated Infrastructure team. Working alongside the Senior Network Engineer, the role holder will be responsible for the design, implementation, management and ongoing maintenance of network and related technologies. A deep technical knowledge is required with respect to core networking methodologies, Cisco technology stacks and unified communications. The role will also encompass other Infrastructure technologies such as datacentre, compute, fabric and security.
The ideal candidate must be passionate about technology, solution driven and enjoy collaborating as part of a larger team. The candidate must have strong expertise across a wide array of Infrastructure platforms, specialising as a subject matter expert in a number of these.
The role will include operational support and maintenance, as well as project related work streams. The candidate will need to be comfortable taking on this mixture of responsibilities, which will vary between design, implementation and operational tasks.
The candidate should be comfortable raising risks, recommending improvements, contributing to strategy, building mandates and architecting new solutions aligned to our overall Infrastructure strategy. They will be taking a technical lead on work steams and must have the interpersonal skills required to engage with technical and non-technical stake holders.
The individual will work in our London office as part of the Global Systems Team. The Global Systems Team is located in London and is responsible for supporting and maintaining the firm's technology across geographical regions. The Global Systems Team is split into five functional but collaborative groups – Infrastructure, Applications, Solution Architecture, Testing and Change and Release
The infrastructure team are responsible for supporting the firm's global Infrastructure platforms and services, including but not limited to Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory Services, Co-Lo, virtualisation, compute, storage, backup, networking, cloud, unified communications and security.
This is a global role with responsibilities across Europe, Asia-pacific and the United States. The role will require international travel to our regional offices and datacentres as projects demand.
The priority for all IT activity is to maintain the highest levels of stability and reliability in the services delivered.
This role requires experience of working in a medium to large multi-site professional services organisation. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required with the ability to work with a wide range of people including vendors, project managers, technologists, legal staff, partners, secretaries and other support staff.
A very high level of personal organisation and professionalism is required, together with a 'can-do' attitude and an ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure. The candidate must be able to manage their own day to day workload as well as long term initiatives. This person must inspire a positive work environment and help champion quality, innovation, teamwork, and service to the business.
Technical experience required
Areas of focus and responsibilities
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Information for Recruitment Agencies
Withersworldwide endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is the policy of Withersworldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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