Lead Network Engineer in Farnborough

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About the role

Due to the nature of the client and role engagements, every employee needs to be currently holding an active DV Clearance.

Please check the following official information on all Clearances, specifically Developed - Vetting Clearance:

Responsibilities

As the Lead Network Engineer you will be in charge of Networks Engineering and Design Teams to generate Architectural, HLD and LLD documents, delivered and accepted by the Leidos senior engineering authority and the acceptance authorities within the customer organisation.

First line management duties for managing the networks team, focusing on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets

What you'll be working on

• Thorough and demonstrable understanding of Cisco Enterprise LAN environments, 3rd line support level including, deployment, administration and troubleshooting. Ideally to a CCNA, CCNP and CCDP level.
• Must have a good understanding of WAN connectivity and routing protocols also with experience and understanding of the implementation, configuration and management of virtual and physical networking solutions
• Hand on experience in troubleshooting Layer 2/3 switching and routing,
• Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting HSRP, VPC, VDC, STP, BGP, OSPF and other key mainstream protocols
• Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting Sidewinders and ASAv firewalls
• Platform focus: Cisco Nexus 9300 series and Catalyst switches
• Excellent communications skills, organisational skills, team leading and management skills and independent and autonomous working
• Have the ability to lead investigations into and deliver complex problems and incidents solutions
• Experience in ITIL ICT service delivery on critical infrastructure
• Experience of working under pressure to meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities
• Experiencing in patch management including analysis and deployment
• Experience in leading medium size teams to deliver to time, cost and quality
• Experience in customer facing roles, to discuss, present and agree architectural designs with customers and stakeholders within the user community.

You should have a good understanding of

• Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting of MPLS networks
• Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting Palo Alto, ASAv and Juniper Firewalls
• Thorough and demonstrable understanding of Juniper Enterprise LAN environments, to both design and 3rd line support level including, deployment, administration and troubleshooting. Ideally to a JNCIP level
• Have experience of working in security cleared environments/working in Defence;
• Have excellent analysis and problem solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer;
• Strong focus on delivering value to customers;
• Possess excellent communication skills, ideally able to communicate technical issues to less technical staff and managers;
• Proactive working attitude;
• Have experience of reviewing, producing and updating technical documentation to a high standard;

What they'll give back to you

• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance
• Vision coverage
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection

This role will be a fully onsite one, with 5 days per week at the office in Farnborough or Huntingdon, UK.