Network Engineer - Zabbix Specialist

Network Engineer - Zabbix Specialist

6 Month Contract - Inside IR35

Remote

About the role

Our Retail client is seeking a Network Engineer with deep expertise in Zabbix to lead the migration of legacy network monitoring tools to a modern, supported platform. This role supports the Network Tooling Refresh initiative, focused on replacing end-of-life tools with a robust Zabbix-based solution.

You'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing Zabbix to replace Cacti Monitoring and a bespoke Branch Asset Tracker, ensuring seamless integration within a Cisco network environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tool Migration & Integration

• Refactor existing tools (Cacti & Branch Asset Tracker) into Zabbix
• Configure SNMP-based data collection and visualisation

2. Design & Documentation

• Contribute to High-Level Design (HLD)
• Deliver Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation

3. Development Tasks

• Build and configure Zabbix proxies via code
• Update network devices to communicate with Zabbix via SNMP.
• Onboard devices into Zabbix and build custom dashboards.

4. Testing & Implementation

• Develop and execute test plans
• Manage change control and deployment
• Provide post-deployment support

5. Service Transition

• Conduct Knowledge Transfer to BAU (Business-As-Usual) teams.
• Provide support documentation for ongoing maintenance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with Zabbix (architecture, proxy setup, dashboard creation)
• Strong understanding of SNMP and network monitoring principles
• Proven experience in a Cisco network environment
• Experience with tool migration and network asset tracking
• Ability to work across design, development, testing, and implementation phases
• Strong documentation and communication skills

To apply for this position please submit your CV.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.