Network Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialised engineering company is looking for a Network Designer to join their Technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and specifying networking technologies including wireless access and routers. Essential skills include knowledge of the OSI model, experience with network architecture, and proficiency in design tools like MS Visio. This role requires a UK Driving Licence and offers opportunities for professional development within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of the design of network architecture such as switches, routers and firewalls.
• Experience in designing networks to support Data, VoIP, IPSec applications.
• Working knowledge of current standards relating to network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Senior Account Managers for high-quality designs.
• Carry out detailed site surveys for Wireless and IP Network installations.
• Produce detailed design packs from concept.
• Assist in producing detailed Technical Tender responses.
• Complete pre-staging and configuration of network equipment.

Skills

Network architecture design

Wireless networks design

Structured cabling systems

OSI model (layers 2 and 3)

Design tools (MS Visio)

Data, VoIP, IPSec applications

Networking elements (QoS, DNS)

Attention to detail

Customer facing skills

Flexible approach

UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in IT related discipline

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

Due to the continued expansion of our highly successful specialised engineering company, we have an exciting opportunity for a Network Designer within the Technology team. The successful candidate will be involved in the specification, design and pre installation handover of a range of physical networking technologies including but not limited to wireless access and backhaul equipment, switches and routers and firewalls as well as configuration side specifications such as IP addressing, VLANs, VPNs etc.

Role Purpose

The Network Designer will have a strong understanding the OSI model, a wide range of manufacturers networking equipment and networking theory, particularly at layers 2 and 3. They should also maintain a good knowledge of the prevalent standards and be willing to continually develop and learn in order to match and stay current with the changing pace of technology. As part of this role the Network Designer must also maintain a working knowledge of structured cabling systems as this is a large part of the businesses offering but also the foundations on which the active network will sit.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To liaise with Senior Account Managers, Technical Account Managers & Estimators to ensure high quality & detailed designs & proposals are submitted in line with client requirements & Sudlows commercial expectations.
• To carry out detailed site surveys of Wireless and IP Network installations in line with company procedures to ensure a high level of accuracy & competitiveness.
• Produce detailed design packs from concept as required by Sudlows & its customers.
• Liaising with the Bid Team to assist in producing detailed Technical Tender responses & producing detailed design proposals for new business.
• Applying for project pricing & liaising with our supply chain to ensure we provide our clients with the best solutions.
• When required complete pre-staging and configuration of network equipment.
• Be the point of contact for Operations & respond to queries over scope of works and provide solutions to assist the installation.
• Support the wider design team as required and able on other design tasks.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge of the design of network architecture such as switches, routers and firewalls.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the design of wireless networks for both user access and backhaul technologies such as PtP and PtMP bridges.
• A working knowledge of structured cabling systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the OSI model, in particular layers 2 and 3.
• Experience in using a range of design tools such as MS Visio to support your design proposals.
• Experience in designing networks to support a range of applications such as Data, VoIP, IPSec, HVAC, BMS and EMS.
• Understanding and experience with networking elements such as QoS, DNS, DHCP, Radius, TACACS, SNMP and TCP/IP amongst others and how these may need to be incorporated into a network design.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy while completing documentation in all its forms.
• Working knowledge of current and prevalent standards relating to network architecture and wireless networking.
• Excellent customer facing manner.
• Flexible approach to working location and times.
• UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Industry recognised training and certification in wireless / networking such as CCNA / JNCIA or above and / or equivalent.
• Excellent understanding of Juniper, Cisco & HP/Aruba product ranges.
• Recognised educational award at degree level of an IT related discipline.
• Proven specific experience or training in other IT / Network related areas such as Client / Server installation.
• Proven experience and / or industry recognised training with other technologies in the intelligent building space such as, IP Security, Intelligent Lighting, HVAC and Energy Management.
• CSCS / ECS Card