Network Development Specialist - SC Cleared
Location: Basingstoke - No remote working
Compensation: To £55k + Bonuses
Clearance: You will hold SC Clearance at the moment and be willing and able to undergo DV Clearance
A global IT Consultancy are looking for an SC Cleared Network Development Specialist to join their Defence Practice and be responsible for the research, planning, evaluation and creation of design artefacts (both high and low level) by applying engineering design theories and principles to develop a compelling solution that meets our customers' requirements. You will be responsible for automating, where possible, the deployment of the solution and create professional documentation to accompany all components produced. The provision of 4th Line support, direct with vendors, is required through to successful resolution.
Please note that this company are passionate about personal and career development so please do apply if you have the transferable skills/background in network infrastructure deployment, configuration and administration or 4th Line Support.
Your skills and experience:
. Experience in providing high quality solutions and documentation using a structured approach for components with varying degrees of complexity.
. Experience in the production of design artefacts (architectural overview documents, high-level and low level designs).
. Demonstrable understanding of OSPF, EIGRP and BGP routing protocols.
. Demonstrable understanding of NAT, GRE Tunnelling protocol, DMVPN Tunnelling Protocol, Subnetting & Supernetting.
. The ability to automate, where possible, the deployment of network configurations and/or network software components in a verifiable way.
. The ability to support and maintain work packages throughout the Customer Solution Lifecycle.
. Candidates must have an advanced knowledge of Cisco routing and switching appliances.
. Experience in impact assessments.
. Experience of working on secure infrastructure solutions.
. Previous experience with Juniper SRX or Fortinet FortiGate is advantageous.
. Previous experience with Cisco ASA and McAfee MFE appliances is advantageous.
Benefits:
25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible).
Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10%.
Life assurance.
Companywide incentive plans.
Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/travel/dental critical illness and more).
Perks at work - employee discounts.
Employee assistance programme/virtual GP.
GymPass (Wellhub) - Access to a range of free and paid options for fitness and wellbeing.
Network Development Specialist - SC Cleared