Network Engineer

Leidos; Leominster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (including public

Flexi‑time working arrangements

Job summary

Leidos is recruiting a Network Engineer in Herefordshire to support a key MOD system, focusing on security and stability. You will manage a small but complex network, provide operational support, and contribute to project activities.

The role requires DV clearance or willingness to obtain it, hands-on network engineering experience, and a proactive approach to adopting new technologies while collaborating with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on network engineering experience with project delivery and network redesign.
• Experience with monitoring, diagnostic and analytics tools.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing the workloads of others.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the network infrastructure across multiple technologies.
• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for network issues.
• Lead specific project activities related to network upgrades and redesign.
• Identify and recommend new technologies to improve performance and security.
• Occasionally travel to Leidos or customer sites as required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Skills

Network engineering

Project delivery

Network redesign

Monitoring tools

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Workload management

Education

CCNP or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Call Manager

Job description

Network Engineer

Location: Herefordshire
Clearance: DV clearance required

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to support a key MOD system that ensures the national security of the UK. The role involves managing a small but complex network with a focus on security and stability, performing operational support and project activities, and staying current with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the network infrastructure across multiple technologies.
• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for network issues.
• Lead specific project activities related to network upgrades and redesign.
• Identify and recommend new technologies to improve performance and security.
• Occasionally travel to Leidos or customer sites as required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from technical and non‑technical backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Current DV clearance or willingness to obtain it.
• Hands‑on network engineering experience, including project delivery and network re‑design.
• CCNP or equivalent certification.
• Experience with monitoring, diagnostic and analytics tools.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing the workloads of others.

Desirable

• Knowledge of firewall technologies such as Cisco ASA and Palo Alto.
• Experience configuring and maintaining Cisco Call Manager.
• Mentoring or leading a small team of engineers.
• Knowledge of radio technologies, specifically ROIP.
• Experience working with industry partners and platform integrators.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Flexi‑time working arrangements

EEO Statement: Leidos is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.