Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Details: Job Summary: The Network Engineer undertakes a consultancy and operational support role within the Network team to support the management and operation of customer networks. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide support and resolution to network-related incidents and service requests within defined service level agreements (SLAs) Take ownership of network changes, ensuring compliance with defined procedures and ensuring clear and effective communication with all relevant stakeholders Monitor and report on network health using management tools including Solarwinds Network Performance Manager Perform daily network health checks to identify and rectify any potential issues in a timely manner Install and commission network infrastructure platforms including switches, routers, firewalls and load balancers Administer network protocols and technologies including: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, PVST, LCP Create and maintain accurate, clear and comprehensive network documentation Participate in the recommendation of new network equipment to meet project requirements Work closely with other areas of the business to provide appropriate solutions and specialist support/advice for projects and variation orders as required Ensure application availability, performance, scalability and security throughout Cubic’s networks by using traffic management, delivery and acceleration techniques in conjunction with WAN optimisation caching and quality of service methods. Take responsibility for customer project deliverables Support and develop other team members as required Provide 3rd line support, including out-of-hours support in critical incidents and participate in on-call support Attend other Cubic or customer sites and data centres as required Comply with Cubic’s values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. Comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them. Minimum Job Requirements: Skills knowledge and experience: Essential: Demonstrable experience in configuring, implementing, installing, commissioning and supporting complex multi-site voice and data LAN and WAN network solutions based predominantly on Cisco products In-depth understanding of network infrastructure routing and switching concepts and technologies, advanced IP addressing, dynamic routing protocols In-depth understanding of end to end secure network concepts, technologies and protocols including Access control, Next generation, Web application and Stateful firewalls technologies, Intrusion prevention, Encryption (IPSEC, SSL, PKI), Security event information management systems, Proxy services Proven troubleshooting and problem diagnosis skills Platform technology knowledge and experience of: Cisco Branch and Edge Routers Cisco data centre, SAN fabric and Campus LAN Switches, including Nexus 5-7K Cisco ASA,FTD firewalls, FortiGate experience must IPS/IDS Load balancer experience like F5 or Fortinet ADC. Knowledge of MPLS, Secure and resilient routing solutions, Load balancing and traffic management, Quality of Service (QOS), and Mobile communications An understanding of the principles of data centre management Azure/AWS cloud networking experience. Desirable: Experience of FCOE solutions Experience of storage area network implementation Knowledge of Unix/Linux Platform technology knowledge and experience Web Application or Next generation firewalls (Barracuda, Palo alto or similar) DHCP, Dynamic DNS/BIND, SNMPv3, ACS, Radius/TACACS Cisco-Works LMS, Solarwinds Orion (or similar), Netflow collection and analysis. Probes, packet sniffers, cable analysers Fibre networks deployment and standards Ethernet, MPLS, DSL, Leased lines, ISDN Web Filtering (Websense) Education And Qualifications Essential: Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or equivalent education/experience Driving license to travel to other sites and data centres Desirable: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent qualification/experience ITIL qualification Personal Qualities Highly self-motivated Reliable and committed to the role, a strong team player Exceptional communications, customer handling, independent decision making, influencing and inter-personal skills. Able to work both on initiative and with limited supervision Able to work under pressure and to deadlines Attention to detail and adherence to procedures Strong problem-solving abilities Strong planning and organisational skills. Flexible, able to be proactive and effectively prioritise tasks. Strong document writing skills Ability to travel Subject to DBS security checks The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need. Worker Type: Employee