Description
Job Description:
Normal Change Networks Engineer
Programme: PITSM
Location: On customer site with some travel to deployed sites
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000
The Normal Change Network Engineer will work alone and / or as part of a team depending on the size and complexity of the change task to deliver network changes in a demanding environment.
Based primarily at our customer’s site near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire you will be providing network changes and upgrades as part of the programme’s Normal Change Team, owning and leading on a variety of change tasks and projects.
Are you ready for your next career challenge?
The preferred candidate will have a range of knowledge and experience in the administration of a service based on Cisco products, be an expert on Network topology and a desire to learn (if required) additional complementary technologies.
Your Role and Responsibilities;
Thorough and demonstrable understanding of Cisco Enterprise LAN environments, 3rd line support level including, deployment, administration and troubleshooting. Ideally to a CCNP and CCDP level.
Focusing on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets
Must have a good understanding of WAN connectivity and routing protocols also with experience and understanding of the implementation, configuration and management of virtual and physical networking solutions
Hand on experience in troubleshooting Layer 2/3 switching and routing,
Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting HSRP, VPC, VDC, STP, BGP, OSPF and other key mainstream protocols
Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting Sidewinders and ASAv firewalls
Platform focus: Cisco Nexus 9300 series and Catalyst switches
Excellent communications skills, organisational skills and independent and autonomous working
Have the ability to tackle complex problems and incidents
Experience in ITIL ICT service delivery on critical infrastructure
Experience of working under pressure to meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities
Experiencing in patch management including analysis and deployment
Favorable If You Have;
Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting of MPLS networks
Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting Palo Alto, ASAv and Juniper Firewalls
Thorough and demonstrable understanding of Juniper Enterprise LAN environments, to both design and 3rd line support level including, deployment, administration and troubleshooting. Ideally to a JNCIP level.;
* Have experience of working in security cleared environments/working in Defence;
* Have excellent analysis and problem solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer;
* Strong focus on delivering value to customers;
* Possess excellent communication skills, ideally able to communicate technical issues to less technical staff and managers;
* Have experience in providing support to others, including Service Desk Analysts and Second Line Engineers;
* Proactive working attitude;
* Have experience of producing and updating technical documentation to a high standard;
Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too – identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value – we are all catalysts for innovation and improvement and committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.
To work with our talented team and our customers you would need to be able to achieve a high level of security clearance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Agile Foundation & Practitioner Certifications.
CISCO Certifications.
CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED:
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)
• Dynamic Working
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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
Who We Are:
https://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe
Leidos UK & EUROPE – We work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
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.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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