Network Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

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 are 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

1. Network Collaboration services: Collaboration tools, IP telephony and Video Conference.
2. Network DevOps: Automation and the development of processes/solutions to deliver services and improvements, as a team.
3. Network Infrastructure (LAN & WLAN): network infrastructure (i.e. switches/routers etc.) on various networks of differing classifications.
4. 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.
5. Network Services: Manages service outcomes, monitoring output and incident process, supporting the other departments with communication to end users, process documentation etc.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Skillset/experience required:

• 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.