Network Development Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK defence sector is seeking a Network Development Engineer based in Southampton. This role focuses on developing solutions using engineering design theories, providing high-level support, and ensuring automated deployment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with Cisco and other network appliances, demonstrating skills in various routing protocols and infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing high quality solutions and documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco routing and switching appliances.
• Experience with secure infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, evaluate, and create design artifacts.
• Automate deployment of network solutions and support 4th Line.
• Document all components produced.

Skills

OSPF

EIGRP

BGP

Network Automation

Cisco Routing

Design Artifacts Production

Gre Tunneling Protocol

DMVPN Tunneling Protocol

Tools

Cisco ASA

Juniper SRX

Fortinet FortiGate

McAfee MFE

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Network Development Engineer, southampton

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Client:

CBSbutler

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job title: Network Development Engineer

Location: Hampshire

Candidate must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV clearance.

I am looking for a WAN Network Architect for a client of mine who are a leading IT systems integrator operating within the Uk defence sector. You will be working for a company who’s core values centre around aspiration, trust and empathy. Ambitious targets are set that are faced with an agile approach. They act with ethics, honesty and transparency and always strive for their customers’ success and their sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the research, planning, evaluation and creation of design artefacts (both high and low level) by applying engineering design theories and principles to develop a compelling solution that meets our customers’ requirements.
• You will be responsible for automating, where possible, the deployment of the solution and create professional documentation to accompany all components produced.
• The provision of 4th Line support, direct with vendors, is required through to successful resolution.

Your transferable skills and experience:

• Experience in providing high quality solutions and documentation using a structured approach for components with varying degrees of complexity.
• Experience in the production of design artefacts (architectural overview documents, high-level and low-level designs).
• Demonstrable understanding of OSPF, EIGRP and BGP routing protocols.
• Demonstrable understanding of NAT, GRE Tunnelling protocol, DMVPN Tunnelling Protocol, Subnetting & Supernetting.
• The ability to automate, where possible, the deployment of network configurations and/or network software components in a verifiable way.
• The ability to support and maintain work packages throughout the Customer Solution Lifecycle.
• Candidates must have an advanced knowledge of Cisco routing and switching appliances.
• Experience in impact assessments.
• Experience of working on secure infrastructure solutions.
• Previous experience with Juniper SRX or Fortinet FortiGate is advantageous.
• Previous experience with Cisco ASA and McAfee MFE appliances is advantageous.

If you’re interested in this role, please do not hesitate to send me your CV, please do not hesitate in letting me know!