Network Design Engineer Hybrid Defence

PR-TY; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT managed service provider in the UK is looking for a Network Design Engineer to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. The role includes producing design documentation and providing technical support. Candidates should have strong networking fundamentals and hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper devices. This position offers a salary up to £63k, a company bonus, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

10% company bonus

£6,000 car allowance

Private healthcare

10% pension

25 days leave plus banks

Qualifications

• Designing and implementing secure, scalable network solutions.
• Producing design documentation (HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams).
• Solid troubleshooting and defect resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Configuration, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Supporting project lifecycles from requirements to design to deployment.

Skills

Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals LAN, WAN, VPNs, IPSec, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP

Hands-on experience with Cisco and/or Juniper devices

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 to design to deployment to 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.

Next steps

Apply with your latest CV today or contact me directly to explore this exciting opportunity.

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