Network Cloud Engineer - Defence

CBSbutler Ltd.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global IT consultancy is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to join their Basingstoke team. This role involves managing network systems, responding to incidents, and ensuring the security of network devices. Candidates should have experience in cloud administration and hold DV Clearance. Attractive benefits include 26 days of annual leave, pension contributions, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

26 Days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10%

Life assurance

Companywide incentive plans

Flexible benefits such as increased holidays

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold current DV Clearance or be eligible for it.
• Experience with Cloud Administration and Firewall Management is essential.
• Knowledge of Cisco and Juniper devices is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems and respond to incidents via the Incident Process.
• Manage PKI certificates and distribute updates for network devices.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams.

Skills

Cloud Administration

Firewall Management

Network Devices

Network Authentication

Event Management Tooling

ITSM Tooling & Processes

Job description

Cloud Network Engineer - Basingstoke - Defence - To £57,500 + 10% allowance

Location: Basingstoke. Full time on site

Salary: £50,000 - £57,500 + 10% Clearance Bonus

Clearance: Candidates will hold current DV Clearance or be eligible for DV Clearance.

The Company: Global IT Consultancy delivering digital transformation to the MoD

Overview:

We are looking for a 3^rd Line Cloud Network Engineer to join a small team of 2^nd and 3^rd Line engineers. Your role will involve carrying out planned activities via a Change Management Process, monitoring the system using Event Management tooling and responding to incidents via the Incident Process including triage of incidents and escalation via the Service Management Team.

Examples of tasks:

• Responding to escalations from 2nd Line Daily checks utilising ITSM tooling.
• PKI certificate management for Networking devices (physical and virtual).
• To distribute software, firmware & security updates for network devices.
• To collaborate and support the design and engineering teams.
• Maintaining and supporting the virtual and physical network solution providing timely updates to the Operations Lead.
• Carrying out a readiness assessment for new releases entering service from the Engineering Team
• Producing and maintaining documentation such as (Work Instructions and Patching Schedules).

Key skills and experience:

• Cloud Administration (e.g. Broadcom: NSX-T)

Your transferable skills and experience:

• Firewall Management (e.g. Cisco Firepower Management Centre)
• Network Devices (e.g. Cisco IOS, NXOS & FXOS \ Juniper Devices & JUNOS)
• Network Authentication (e.g. Cisco ISE)
• Event Management Tooling (e.g. SolarWinds)
• ITSM Tooling & Processes
• Cloud Administration (e.g. Broadcom: vCenter - Use of, not Administration)

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

Cloud Network Engineer - Basingstoke - Defence - To £57,500 + 10% allowance