Network Engineer
12 days ago
Bristol
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. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on