Overview

A global IT Consultancy are looking for three Senior Network Designer Engineers to work on delivery opportunities taking place within their secure Defence and National Security sector.

The role will involve understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for producing the relevant design collateral (including passing any governance reviews), providing hands-on configuration and implementation support, troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring effective handover to service and supporting the project team in its milestone deliverables.

Base pay range (details provided during discussions with the recruiter).
This range is provided by CBSbutler. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Basingstoke: Hybrid circa 2 / 3 days a week on site

Security Clearance: Needs SC Clearance to start and willingness to go through DV Clearance

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT).
• Experience with routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, and security zones.
• Experience with network security products including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
• Proficiency in F5, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Gigamon technology.
• Demonstrable design experience with global network vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Network device configuration, troubleshooting, and defect resolution skills.
• Understanding of project life cycle from requirements gathering to operational acceptance

Responsibilities

• Design and Deploy Functional Networks: Design and deploy networks (LAN, WAN) to meet the organization and customer needs.
• Troubleshoot Network Issues: Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including those escalated by lower tiers of support.
• Implement Network Security Measures: Design and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from threats and unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with executive team members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
• Create and Maintain Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, including network diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Defense and Space Manufacturing