Network Engineer

Leidos Innovations UK Limited
Fareham
1 year ago
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Network Engineer Location: Whiteley, Hampshire, UK Are you ready for your next career challenge? The Role: We are in search of a Network Engineer to join Leidos UK within the CIO Team, based in Whiteley, UK. What Sets You Apart: Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting VPC, VDC, BGP, EIGRP and other key mainstream protocols Thorough and demonstrable understanding of Cisco Enterprise LAN and Data Centre environments, 3rd line support level including deployment, administration and troubleshooting to at least CCNP level Thorough and demonstrable understanding of WAN connectivity and routing protocols also with experience and understanding of the implementation, configuration and management of virtual and physical networking solutions Focusing on secure accredited environments including security boundaries and rulesets Experience of planning changes and communicating plans with project management and wider team. This can come from consolidating networks, changing IP addressing schemes etc. Hands on experience in troubleshooting Layer 2/3 switching and routing and IPSEC tunnels Understanding of load balancers and Global Servers Load Balancing Excellent communications skills, organisational skills and autonomous working Can tackle complex problems and incidents sometimes with limited detail Experience in ITIL ICT service delivery on critical infrastructure Experience of working under pressure to meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities Keen interest in investigating and proposing new products and solutions as well as staying current by taking up training opportunities Experience working in global companies and ensuring global standards and requirements are met Ability and desire to help less experienced colleagues learn and develop Hands on experience in deploying, configuring and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls You Might Also Have: Hands on experience in deploying and troubleshooting SDWAN Hands on experience of SDDC with NSX, VXLAN and virtual firewalls Experience or desire to learn automation techniques of network tasks Understanding/experience of Network Access Controls Understanding/experience of TACACS Authentication Understanding of wireless networking Understanding of MFA and PKI Clearance Requirements: Clearance to StartSC Clearance for Role SC Make the best career decision ever. Send us your CV What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Dynamic Working Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. ADZN1_UKTJ

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