Network Engineer

SiXworks an IBM company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secure digital solutions provider in Farnborough is seeking a mid-senior level Network Engineer. The role involves building and supporting LANs and WANs, implementing network security measures, and troubleshooting related technologies. Candidates should have experience with OSPF, BGP, and Cisco CCNP. SiXworks offers a unique work culture focused on agility and innovation, alongside competitive benefits. Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and supporting production LANs and global WANs.
• Ability to implement firewall rules as per application requirements.
• Experience tinkering with new technologies and CLI usage.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support network routing protocols.
• Create configuration guides and implement configurations.
• Support troubleshooting efforts related to NSX.

Skills

Network Routing Protocols – OSPF, BGP

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

Infrastructure Automation and Orchestration technologies

Cisco CCNP or equivalent experience

Support and Troubleshooting of NSX

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Network Engineer to join our existing experienced team.

What do we look for in a Network Engineer?

Do you feel as comfortable building and supporting production LANs as you do global WANs?

Can you implement firewall rules from an application’s bespoke requirements?

Are you a tinkerer able to lab and POC new technologies while also being a CLI-jockey?

Do you want to work in an organisation working on latest technologies and incorporating solutions in an innovative way?

Are you ready to learn about Secure by Design methodologies from a company working in National Security & Defence?

Implementation and Support of

• Network Routing Protocols – OSPF, BGP
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Network Security Infrastructure – e.g. IKEv2, NGFWs
• Creating configuration guides and implementing from High Level and Low Level Designs

Implementation and Support of

• High Assurance IP Encryptors (HAIPE)
• Infrastructure Automation and Orchestration technologies (e.g. Ansible, Terraform etc.)
• Support and Troubleshooting of NSX
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent experience

Why SIXWORKS?

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail‑safe‑fast cutting‑edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security.

This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces.

We’re also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we’re an unstoppable force of digital innovation!

SiXworks’ expertise includes Secure‑by‑Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross‑security domain systems, multi‑tenanted High‑Performance Compute, multi‑source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems.

We provide supplier‑agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open‑source and best‑of‑breed technologies.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity.

Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance.

What to do next?

If you are interested in the above, please apply using the link provided.

Reserve Service Support

SiXworks recognises the benefits of Reserve service to Country, Company and individual.

We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting