Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, is currently seeking an IT Network Technician to join their team on a 12-month contract.The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have an excellent work ethic, be focused and meticulous.Flexibility is essential, an ability to think out of the box and push their ideas forward. They need tolove what they do, be curious with each issue and strive to find the best solution. This a very practical role, the more hands on the better!As the IT Network Technician, you will manage and support a variety of systems, working daily to troubleshoot, monitoring your environment, installing, configuring, cabling and labelling, seeing jobs through from start to finish.Strong practical network skills rooted in IP are essential, along with hands-on firewall, security and VoIP experience. This is a demanding yet rewarding role and you will need to be flexible in your approach, the ideal candidate will seek opportunities for continual improvement and think outside of the box to comply with all relevant cybersecurity guidance and regulation. Importantly we are a low-cost operator and are continually looking for methods to support this.Key Responsibilities Include:Project support on Southern North Sea Network refresh (Onshore & Offshore).Use the IT Helpdesk system to receive requests and carry out troubleshooting and changes to the networkInvolvement in Network migrations from serial to IP where the opportunity presents itself.Network equipment monitoring through PRTG.Liaise with Group Network and IT department for 3rd line escalation.Liaise with WAN service providers for installations and issues.Ensuring assets are recorded correctly in our Equipment database.Managing backups and spares.Testing and performing recovery.Updating network diagrams with relevant changes.Supporting the offshore Telecoms team with equipment failures and replacement preparations.Liaise with Telecoms team regarding radio links between sites which carry the network.Experience:Cisco IOS switching and routing, OSPF (essential)Network Security and FirewallsMonitoring and analysis toolsVoIPBGP, VRF, mGRE, DMVPN in VRF environment (preferred)For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.Todd Hayes Ltd