SENIOR NETWORK DESIGN ENGINEER

Location: Basingstoke (BSN01)
We are looking for a Senior Network Designer Engineer to work on delivery opportunities taking place within the secure Defence and National Security sector. Your role will involve understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for the 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.

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.
• Proven experience in network troubleshooting across multiple vendors and technology areas.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of performance testing of cyber monitoring tools (sizing, capacity management and planning, performance troubleshooting).

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with networking layer 2 and layer 3.
• Good understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs).
• Proficiency in network design and implementation tools (e.g., Visio, Cisco Packet Tracer).
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA.

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware / KVM / RHEV /Xen / ProxMox / CXP-NG is beneficial.
• A strong understanding of data centre networking and technologies is advantageous.

Please note: This role will require you to be eligible and willing to undergo a high level of security clearance.
Please note: It’s still worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements above. We are passionate about investing in you and your career and if you have the transferable skills/ background in Network Design this could be the next opportunity for you.

• 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.
• Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and other team members, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Automate Network Tasks: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline network management tasks and improve efficiency.
• Plan for Service Outages: Plan for and respond to service outages and other network-related problems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Support Network Upgrades: Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Evaluate New Technologies: Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and evaluate their potential benefits for the organization and our customers.