Network Engineer (DV Security Clearance)
8 days ago
Stevenage
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Network Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. please note: Current DV Security Clearance is required. Rate: £68.75 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: Onsite 4 days per week, 1 day remote from home. 8 hours a day between 07:00-19:00 Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Network Engineer Job Description: DEx Networks is responsible for the management and support of networks across the UK estate, and some International locations (MCN). DEx Networks has two departments: Network Solutions (Projects) and Operations (BAU/Support/Maintenance); DEx Network Operations is split into five domains, as follows: • Network Collaboration (Unified Comms), • Network DevOps, • Network Infrastructure (LAN), • Network Security, • Network Services, • Network Collaboration services: Collaboration tools, IP telephony and Video Conference., • Network DevOps: Automation and the development of processes/solutions to deliver services and improvements, as a team., • Network Infrastructure (LAN & WLAN): network infrastructure (ie Switches/Routers etc.) on various networks of differing classifications., • Network Security: Firewalls, load balancing, proxies, RAS, encryption - the security technologies to maintain a secure network. This is separate from our SOC team that analyses network threats and vulnerabilities, amongst other things., • Network Services: Manages service outcomes, monitoring output and incident process, supporting the other departments with communication to end users, process documentation etc., • Provide dedicated support at, but not limited to, the Stevenage site (Bolton and Bristol sites are also in scope), ensuring the effective delivery of DEx Network service in this high-profile environment., • Own the remediation of any identified issues and risks, based on submitted reports and any other intelligence., • Assist with the support of initiatives as part of the DEx Networks team., • Build relationships with partners and external suppliers to optimise the service provided and play a substantial role in agreeing service levels to meet business need., • Engage with the Security team to develop Security Reporting, risk analysis., • Collaborate with the Service Manager, and DEx Network Service team, to ensure Network service requirements meet the agreed criteria., • Collaborate with the DEx Networks Crypto Network Specialist regarding crypto management and support., • A career background in information technology., • Demonstrable crypto experience, and strong knowledge of crypto best practice., • Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE; Cisco best practice and CVDs, • Demonstrable knowledge of the OSI model., • Strong understanding of network communication protocols including, but not limited to HSRP/VRRP, HTTP/S, OSPF/BGP, SSL, TCP/IP., • Experience with Windows Server/AD, Linux, RHEL and VMWare/vSphere., • Self-motivated, ambitious and tenacious, with the ability to work under pressure., • A structured approach to document management., • Exposure to SDA principles and deployments., • Authentication services., • Network cabling fundamentals., • Proficient in monitoring technologies such as Nagios, PRTG, Solarwinds., • CCNA/CCNP would be great. #J-18808-Ljbffr