Network Engineer

IBM SiXworks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Life Assurance

Generous pension

Bonus

Training and development

Secure parking

On-site gym

Café & restaurant on site

Job summary

SiXworks in the United Kingdom is seeking a Network Engineer to design, build and deliver secure digital solutions for Defence and National Security missions. You will work with engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to enable faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

The role focuses on WAN/LAN design, firewall rules, and lab testing in highly secure environments, with opportunities to implement modern automation tools and multi-vendor networking.

Qualifications

• Experience in Wide Area Network Architecture and SD-WAN.
• Familiarity with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Experience implementing VPNs and network security infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments.
• Create configuration guides from High/Low Level Designs.
• Support and troubleshoot Data Centre networks and NSX environments.

Skills

WAN Architecture

SD-WAN

OSPF/BGP

VPNs & NGFWs

Design documentation

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

NSX

Job description

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters

At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter.

We're looking for a Network Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.

What You'll Do

As a Network Engineer, you'll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

• 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 able to be 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?

What We're Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don't need to tick every box, but we're particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

• Wide Area Network Architecture
• Software-Defined Wide Area Network
• 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

Desirable

• Solid networking foundation and principles
• Multi-Vendor Switching
• Firewalling techniques & Hardware - Multi vendor preferred
• WAN Technologies
• Understanding of working in protectively marked environments.
• Ability to work with our customers in an efficient and professional manner
• Able to work on the fly with limited support / access to problem solving materials.

Implementation and Support of;

• Data Centre Network Architecture - Spine/Leaf Fabric, EVPN, BGP, Geneve
• High Assurance IP Encryptors (HAIPE)
• Infrastructure Automation and Orchestration technologies (e.g. Ansible, Terraform etc.)
• Whitebox Network Infrastructure (e.g. Mellanox, Cumulus Linux, Nvidia Networking)
• Support and Troubleshooting of NSX
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent experience
  

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.

Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

Why Join Us

Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work. 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.

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey.

We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

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:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)