Network Engineer

Network Engineer (Defence)

Location: Bristol, Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Salary: upto £53,381 per annum

Benefits: 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance, additional benefits package

Security Clearance: Required government security clearance

Network Engineer playing a pivotal role in the development and management of a new defence network. This position offers a unique opportunity to not only support existing network operations but also to design and manage a cutting-edge network infrastructure.

Day-to-day of the role

Provide ongoing support for our current network operations, including troubleshooting, port re-configuration, managing warranty incidents, and software upgrades.

Serve as a technical point of contact for external suppliers, ensuring that network-related activities are delivered cost-effectively and on time.

Utilize network management systems software and tools to collect data, model performance, and generate improvement proposals.

Assist in the resolution of network incidents and major security issues.

Collaborate closely with the IT Security function to support network security certification and ensure secure network operations.

Engage in project-related work, supporting future defence sector network projects and the delivery of network and security projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience in a networking and/or security role.

Willingness and ability to undergo government security clearance.

CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.

Up-to-date knowledge of the latest technical developments in networking hardware and software, such as software-defined networks.

Demonstrable knowledge in enterprise networking, L2/L3 concepts, high availability protocols, next-generation firewalls, network monitoring tools, and network troubleshooting tools like Wireshark.

Experience with VPN & Remote Access and Wireless Administration.

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