Change Impact Technical Consultant (Network Security) - Defence

Sanderson Government & Defence; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Change Impact Technical Consultant in Basingstoke. This permanent position involves collaboration on network solutions and requires strong technical knowledge in network security. You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver projects and ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates have relevant certifications and experience in the UK defense sector. The role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

26 Days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension with double matching contributions

Life assurance

Companywide incentive plans

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in understanding customer business and technical requirements.
• Able to produce solid network solutions.
• Able to communicate calmly and concisely with customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers on network solutions and designs.
• Support project management and ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Understanding customer requirements

Network design experience

Technical networking knowledge

Project lifecycle understanding

Excellent communication skills

Ability to create non-standard solutions

Education

Cisco CCNA/CCNP or Juniper certifications

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Change Impact Technical Consultant (Network Security) - Perm - SC/DV Clearable

• Location: Basingstoke, hybrid
• Type: Permanent
• Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Company Bonus + Benefits
• Clearance: Must be eligible for SC & DV Clearances

A primary technical partner of the MOD are looking to add to their Network Security team, the role involves collaborating with customers on their network solutions and designs, whilst collaborating with wider teams in supporting the mission of keeping UK Defence agile and safe.

Your transferable skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience of understanding the customers business and technical requirements and issues and producing solid network solutions.
• Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from multiple global network vendors (e.g. Cisco and Juniper), including production of quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support.
• Strong technical networking knowledge with industry recognized network certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos.
• Able to create non-standard solutions that may incorporate any of the following: LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber and Security technologies. Liaise with others in the Program team where solutions cross responsibility borders.
• Solid understanding of project end to end life cycle, through initial requirements gathering to Operational Acceptance into Service, including good commercial and financial awareness in terms of understanding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project.
• Able to support project and programme management with any reporting, and to ensure timely project delivery that meets the customers expectation.
• Excellent communications skills with multiple stakeholders, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions. Ability to communicate calmly and concisely with the Customer.
• Ideally with previous experience working within the UK defence sector.

The role requires broad knowledge of Network Security and wider networking.

Your benefits:

• 26 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
• Work Your Way is our approach to flexible working - this is available from day 1 of joining

If you're interested in the above, apply or reach out to [e-mail]

Reasonable Adjustments:

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