Network Design Engineer Hybrid Defence

PR-TY; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in the UK is seeking a Network Design Engineer to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper devices. This role offers a salary of up to £63k, a 10% company bonus, and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

10% company bonus

£6,000 car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

25 days leave plus banks

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with network devices.
• Demonstrable design experience and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing secure, scalable network solutions.
• Producing design documentation (HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams).
• Providing configuration and troubleshooting support.

Skills

Networking fundamentals (LAN, WAN, VPNs)

Cisco and/or Juniper devices

Troubleshooting and defect resolution

Strong communication skills

Education

Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS-ENT

Job description

Overview

Locations: Birmingham, Basingstoke. Excellent opportunity to join a world-leading IT MSP and trusted partner to the U.K. MOD. As a Network Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, implementing and supporting medium-to-large scale network solutions.

What’s On Offer

• Salary Up to £63k
• 10% company bonus
• £6,000 car allowance
• Hybrid working - occasional client site visits
• 10% Security clearance bonus
• Benefits pack Private healthcare, 10% pension, 25 days leave plus banks & more
• First class skill up and career progression opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and implementing secure, scalable network solutions
• Producing design documentation (HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams, support collateral)
• Providing configuration, troubleshooting, and technical support
• Supporting project lifecycles from requirements – design – deployment – OAIS

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals LAN, WAN, VPNs, IPSec, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and/or Juniper devices (switching, routing, firewalls)
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS-ENT (preferred, but not essential if you have equivalent experience)
• Demonstrable design experience (HLDs/LLDs, diagrams, support documentation)
• Solid troubleshooting and defect resolution skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders

Please note that given the sector these roles are subject to high level security clearance. Candidates must be eligible and willing to undertake if not currently carrying these security clearances.

How to Apply

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