Network Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a Network Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Stevenage. The role involves managing networks across the UK and some international locations with a DV clearance requirement to start.

The incumbent will support a high-profile network environment, contribute to security reporting, and work closely with the DEx Networks team to ensure service levels and incident remediation are delivered to required standards.

Qualifications

• Crypto experience and strong knowledge of crypto best practices.
• Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Centre, ISE; Cisco best practice and CVDs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support at the Stevenage site and UK locations.
• Own remediation of identified issues and risks based on reports.
• Support UK initiatives as part of the DEx Networks team.
• Build relationships with partners and suppliers to optimise service levels.
• Engage with Security to develop security reporting and risk analysis.
• Collaborate to ensure network service requirements meet criteria.
• Collaborate with Crypto Network Specialist regarding crypto management.

Skills

Crypto experience

OSI model knowledge

Network protocols

Windows/Linux administration

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

VMware/vSphere

Job description

An opportunity has arisen with my client for a Network Engineer to join them on an initial 12-month contract. As the Network Engineer you will join a team who are responsible for the management and support of networks across the UK estate and some international locations.

Role: Network Engineer

Pay: Up to £68.75 per hour via Umbrella Company

Location: Stevenage

Contract: 12 Months

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week ( 8 hours a day between 07:00 - 19:00)

Security Clearance: DV Clearance to start. UK eyes only project

Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated support at, but not limited to, the Stevenage site (Bolton and Bristol sites are also in scope), ensuring the effective delivery of DEx Network service in this high-profile environment.
• Own the remediation of any identified issues and risks, based on submitted reports and any other intelligence.
• Assist with the support of UK initiatives as part of the DEx Networks team.
• Build relationships with partners and external suppliers to optimise the service provided and play a substantial role in agreeing service levels to meet business need.
• Engage with the Security team to develop Security Reporting, risk analysis.
• Collaborate with the Service Manager, and DEx Network Service team, to ensure Network service requirements meet the agreed criteria.
• Collaborate with the DEx Networks Crypto Network Specialist regarding crypto management and support.

Skillset/experience required:

• A career background in information technology.
• Demonstrable crypto experience, and strong knowledge of crypto best practice.
• Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Centre, ISE; Cisco best practice and CVDs
• Demonstrable knowledge of the OSI model.
• Strong understanding of network communication protocols including, but not limited to HSRP/ VRRP, HTTP/S, OSPF/BGP, SSL, TCP/IP.
• Experience with Windows Server/AD, Linux, RHEL and VMWare/vSphere.
• Self-motivated, ambitious and tenacious, with the ability to work under pressure.
• A structured approach to document management.
• Exposure to SDA principles and deployments.
• Authentication services.
• Network cabling fundamentals.
• Proficient in monitoring technologies such as Nagios, PRTG, Solarwinds.