Network Engineer

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor equipment company is seeking a Network Engineer to join their UK site. This role involves providing support for user network issues, broader EMEA Data Center network service, and participating in global projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in network configuration and troubleshooting, with a CCNP certification being essential. The company offers a variety of benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Rewards scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven work related experience in configuration of OSPF, BGP, Layer7 Firewalls, and VPNs.
• Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve problems is essential.
• Experience with core switching using Ether-Channel and virtual port channels.

Responsibilities

• EMEA Network Operation Tier 4/5 escalation.
• Support any IT or Business Projects in EMEA region.
• UK Site user network issue/EMEA DC network support.

Skills

OSPF configuration

BGP configuration

Layer7 Firewalls

VPNs

TCP/IP

QoS

DNS

ARP

SNMP

NAT

DHCP

Cisco iOS

Nexus environments

Ether-Channel

Arista switch experience

Cisco WiFi

Education

CCNP certification

Job description

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End‑market applications include micro‑electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry‑leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process‑enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Group/Division

The Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Purpose of the role

We are looking for the network engineer to join our global network infrastructure team. This position will be based at our UK site and support our UK campus / EMEA Data Center for any network related issues. This position will also support any global projects deployment in the EMEA region as the primary network resource.

KLA is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs - full time, part time, job share, flexible hours!

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• EMEA Network Operation Tier 4/5 escalation
• Support any IT or Business Projects in EMEA region.
• UK Site user network issue/EMEA DC network support.

For this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Proven work related experience in configuration of OSPF, BGP, Layer7 Firewalls, and VPNs.
• Understanding and experience working with: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Quality of Service (QoS), Domain Name System (DNS), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Network Address Resolution (NAT) and DHCP.
• Experience configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting various router and switch technologies such as Cisco iOS and Nexus environments.
• Experience with core switching using Ether-Channel, virtual port channels, and virtual device contexts.
• Experience with Cisco WiFi or 802.11AC wireless deployment.
• Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve problems is essential.
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge with network management tools and protocol
• Data Center experience (fibre and copper cabling system, power management etc)
• Valid Cisco CCNP or above certificate on routing/switch.
• Arista switch experience is a plus

What we will offer you?

KLA’s benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

CCNP certification with demonstrated ability in Network field (LAN, WAN and SDWAN)

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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