Network Engineer

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology center in Bristol is seeking a Network Engineer to support the development of a new defence network. The role involves managing network operations, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating closely with the IT security team. Candidates should have proven networking and security experience, a CCNA or equivalent certification, and the ability to undergo government security clearance. This position offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and generous benefits, including medical insurance and a pension contribution.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution up to 12.5%

Private medical insurance

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in networking and/or security role.
• Willing and able to undergo government security clearance.
• Experience of most recent technical developments in Networking hardware & software.

Responsibilities

• Provide BAU networking support including fault finding and software upgrades.
• Act as technical point of contact for external suppliers.
• Collect network load statistics and model performance.

Skills

Networking

Security expertise

Network troubleshooting

VPN & Remote Access

Wireless Administration

Education

CCNA or equivalent vendor certification

Tools

Wireshark

Network management systems software

Job description

Overview

Network Engineer (Defence)

NCC

Bristol based with hybrid working (3 days per week in office)

Salary: £36,068 to £53,381 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance and additional benefits package

Security Clearance: You will be required to undergo government security clearance if successful.

We’re looking for a Network Engineer to join our expanding team, supporting the development of a new defence network.

Reporting directly to Networking & Security Manager, you’ll start supporting our existing network, managing the day to network and supporting infrastructure. Typically, this includes the identification, diagnoses, and resolution of network and security issues in collaboration with the IT security analyst & manager. You'll be involved in the design for our new network and manage it once up and running.

You’ll get the opportunity to support BAU and project-based work.

We’re big on training! You’ll be supported to continually develop your professional skills and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Networking (business as usual) support – e.g. port re-configuration, fault finding, managing warranty incidents, software upgrades, provide IT networking expertise on current state NCC IT network infrastructure for all IT internal projects and business projects, including hardware, software, licensing and infrastructure
• Act as technical point of contact for external suppliers on network BAU related activity, giving them the required guidance and challenge to deliver NCCs requirements in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Use network management systems software and appropriate analysis equipment to collect routine network load statistics, model performance, and create reports, including proposals for improvement.
• Provide expertise to assist in the resolution of incidents and major incidents.
• Supporting with network security certification.
• Work closely with the IT Security function.
• Operate within a framework of Continual Service Improvement.

Project related work

• Supporting our future defence sector related network projects
• Support the delivery of network and security projects and BAU activity to meet IT & business priorities e.g. deploying additional switching, firewalls, authentication, Wi-Fi, IOT.
• Working with other IT teams & partners, for the delivery of secure configurations for cloud and other systems integrations e.g. Azure, M365, customer or 3<rd> party partner systems.
• Supporting the wider team in implementing and testing IT solutions for the IT future state. This could include working with the procurement team, supporting project documentation, or reviewing future state solutions.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation

What we look for in your application

We like to see diverse applications and welcome people from different industries; specific experience we will look for in your CV would include:

• Proven experience of working in networking and / or security role.
• Willing and able to undergo government security clearance.
• CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.
• Experience of most recent technical developments in Networking hardware & software i.e. software defined networks.
• Demonstrable knowledge of:
• Enterprise networking
• L2 / L3 concepts
• High availability protocols
• Next generation firewalls
• Network monitoring tools
• Network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark
• VPN & Remote Access
• Wireless Administration

What we offer in return

Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

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