Network Engineer

SiXworks an IBM company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of secure digital solutions as a Network Engineer. Collaborate with an experienced team to implement cutting-edge technologies in a secure environment. Ideal for those passionate about innovation in National Security and Defence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Professional Development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discretionary Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with OSPF and BGP protocols.
• Ability to implement firewall rules and support NSX.

Responsibilities

• Build and support production LANs and global WANs.
• Implement and support network security infrastructure.

Skills

Network Routing Protocols

VPNs

Infrastructure Automation

Cisco CCNP

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

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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 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?

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.

In addition to a competitive salary below are some of our benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Professional Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.

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.

SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity. By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: https://www.ibm.com/privacy

What to do next?

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

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

We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

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