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Role Overview:
Because of a key strategic development and a new exciting business opportunity, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Network Engineer based in the UK working at our Farnborough site and remotely.
Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Government.
Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
As a result of some exciting programme wins, we currently have a permanent vacancy for a Network Engineer to support the development, transition & in-service running (including capability upgrades) of data centre hosted IT application and infrastructure solution providing support to a critical operational end user.
You will demonstrate effective application of Network Engineering expertise and extensive knowledge across a variety of data centre, wide area, storage area and campus networking technologies: routing (dynamic protocols), switching, load balancing and firewalls.
Your passions and experience will help you become a technical specialist and process owner with our operations support services including service improvement and add further value to our service offerings. You will be expected to contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation (HLDs, LLDs, Work Instructions) and provide material to support the project work or the operational support service.
You will be responsible for:
* Providing network skills and produce low level solution designs as part of the delivery team
* Work with delivery teams to implement modern, highly available, scalable networks using a range of new and emerging technologies including automation
* Input into network management and acceptance aspects including setting standards and providing your technical expertise to Leidos programme teams
* Utilise the concepts and principles of verification and validation to deliver relevant network designs
* Collaborate with customers on all aspects of network management including the assurance and integration of infrastructure services to meet the needs of multiple lines of business
* Recognise and exploit business opportunities by leveraging architecture and design best practice
* Communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context.
WHO DO WE NEED?
We are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills who has:
* Strong knowledge and demonstrable experience of data centre and campus networking technologies: Cisco (routing, switching, firewalls), Palo Alto (Next Gen firewalls), F5 (global and local load balancing), encryption;
* Strong understanding of routing protocols (static and dynamic) in data centre, campus and wide area networks;
* Strong experience of operating high availability data centre networks supporting critical workloads on Windows, Linux and SAN;
* Strong experience of monitoring and management tooling including Solarwinds, FMC, Panorama;
* Have good general knowledge of Windows Server Environments, (including OS build, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO) and Linux (RHEL) data centre server infrastructures;
* Have good general knowledge of Microsoft Stack technologies such as MS SQL, MS System Centre;
* Have excellent analysis and problem solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer;
* Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Knowledge and experience of working in Agile and or Scaled Agile delivery teams where secure by design is the approach to delivery.
Clearance Requirements:
* Clearance to Start SC
* Clearance for Role DV
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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)
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.
Original Posting Date:
2024-09-24
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