Overview

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Pacific Life is investing in its global network and security to support its digital transformation journey. We are searching for a Senior Network Engineer to help transform our network and to protect our customers and brand. The Network Engineer will design, implement, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure. This role collaborates with the corporate security team to design and build security controls to protect the environment. The successful candidate will have prior experience in a similar role in a Fortune 500 environment with significant experience in supporting global networks.

Job Title

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Implement products, platforms, software, hardware, or appliance-based solutions related to network and network security.
• Interface with management and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.
• Design and manage the rollout of various network infrastructures with capacity planning, performance tuning, and configuration optimization.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
• Maintain network security across the global enterprise; analyze networks for security threats; monitor networks for security breaches and investigate violations when they occur.
• Use network tools for administration, maintenance, automation, and visualization reporting.
• Develop technical documentation describing deployment, configuration, and management of network infrastructure.
• Participate in IT security audits; respond to audits and ensure required controls are implemented as required.
• Build strong relationships outside of IT to understand business needs; communicate complex details clearly and advocate for end users and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of IT experience configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
• Advanced technical skills with L2/L3 protocols and technologies such as IPSec, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, VPC, QoS, 802.1x; familiarity with Cisco IOS-XE and NXOS.
• Experience with Aruba, F5, Riverbed, Cisco (Catalyst, ISR, ASR, Nexus); Cisco ACI is a plus; knowledge of Aruba ClearPass, SolarWinds, Juniper and HPE routing/switching equipment is a plus.
• Understanding of open-source and other tools for monitoring, troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, attention to detail.
• One or more of the following certifications: Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP.
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends.
• B.S./M.S. in Engineering and/or Computer Science or equivalent experience.

This is a hybrid role with time working remotely, in office (Tower Bridge, London) and supporting data centers in Slough and Docklands. Close proximity to London and willingness to commute to London is a must.

There is a physical element to this job and the successful hire will be required to carry servers, run cables and work in a data center from time to time.

Working For Pacific Life Re

We value the unique qualities each team member brings and support their expertise and ambitions. We work hard, yet we know how to have fun and relax, with team-building activities and a focus on work–life balance. We offer a range of employee benefits and well-being initiatives, alongside community involvement and volunteering opportunities.

Benefits (Permanent and Fixed Term Employees)

Leave

• 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
• Adoption and fertility leave
• Generous enhanced parental leave

Healthcare

• Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
• Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
• Optical benefits

Savings & Retirement

• 15% combined employee/employer contributions

Wellness

• Subsidized gym membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Time off for volunteering
• Charitable matching of employee donations

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so adjustments can be discussed and made where possible.

Pacific Life Re Values

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