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About the Role

As part of the Network Services and Engineering team, the Network Engineer is responsible for the support and maintenance of the firm’s enterprise network infrastructure. This position requires a thorough understanding of firm technologies and systems, as well as the ability to understand both business and technical requirements for new products.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for network infrastructure in the firm’s datacenters and office premises, ensuring high efficiency in problem resolution and uptime.
• Monitor network performance and integrity, analyzing trends and SLAs.
• Troubleshoot and manage network infrastructure issues.
• Perform network maintenance, upgrades, and refreshes.
• Manage and support user remote access.
• Conduct wireless surveys, analyze results, and perform remediation.
• Develop and maintain system documentation.
• Participate in change, problem, incident, and request management.
• Lead complex technical projects from design through implementation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications after orientation.
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours as required.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Applicable experience in the field and performing exempt-level duties.
• Exhibit analytical and critical thinking in day-to-day tasks.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and support complex LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco or equivalent enterprise networking platforms, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and EtherChannel.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Experience with enterprise Wi-Fi design and troubleshooting (Aruba, Cisco, or similar), including authentication (802.1X, RADIUS).
• Hands-on experience deploying or supporting SD-WAN solutions (Cisco, Prisma, Meraki, etc.).
• Familiarity with tools such as SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, LogicMonitor, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) for network management.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba ClearPass or Cisco ISE for RADIUS/TACACS, 802.1X authentication, device profiling, and policy enforcement.
• Understanding of cloud network integrations (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including VPNs, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, and VNet/VPC routing.
• Understanding of VXLAN, EVPN, and related fabric designs (Cisco Nexus / ACI environments).
• Experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard, NDFC, or equivalent fabric management platforms.
• Experience supporting and maintaining Secure Client VPN solutions such as GlobalProtect / Cisco AnyConnect, including policy, authentication, and client troubleshooting.

Skills

• Microsoft Office suite
• iManage
• LAN design, implementation, and support
• WAN design, implementation, and support
• WLAN design, implementation, and support
• Data center network design, implementation, and support
• Cisco networking platforms
• BGP
• OSPF
• VLANs
• STP
• EtherChannel
• Network security principles
• Firewall management (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA)
• VPN management
• Network segmentation
• Enterprise Wi-Fi design and troubleshooting (Aruba, Cisco)
• 802.1X authentication
• RADIUS authentication
• SD-WAN solutions (Cisco, Prisma, Meraki)
• Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, LogicMonitor)
• Scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Aruba ClearPass
• Cisco ISE
• Cloud network integrations (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• VXLAN
• EVPN
• Cisco Nexus Dashboard
• Cisco NDFC
• Secure Client VPN solutions (GlobalProtect, Cisco AnyConnect)
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Accountability and ownership
• Customer-focused attitude

Location

• UK

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Exempt-level

Education Level

• Degree level or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field (Preferred)

Benefits

• Enhanced family leave
• Health and dental insurance
• Group income protection
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Fertility benefits
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts including a fitness and nutrition allowance

About the Company

• Cooley (UK) LLP are seeking a Network Engineer to join the team.
• Cooley offers an excellent benefits package and competitive compensation.

Equal Opportunity

• We strive to create an inclusive and rewarding environment that allows our people to thrive both professionally and personally. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Firm will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
• The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
• This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training.
• Cooley (UK) LLP is dedicated to making our recruitment practices and candidate interviews inclusive and accessible for everyone. If you have a medical condition, disability or are neurodivergent and require reasonable accommodations, adjustments or support during your interview process, please contact LNHR@cooley.com. We assure you all requests will be treated with sensitivity and strict confidentiality, and they will not affect your potential employment with Cooley (UK) LLP.