Network Engineer 3757-1

Akkodis; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunities Employer

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Stevenage. The candidate will support the DEx Network service, contribute to cryptography governance, and work with the Security team to enhance risk analysis.

We value a strong IT background, Cisco Center/ISE knowledge, OSI familiarity, and hands-on experience with Windows/Linux servers, VMware, and monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• Career background in information technology.
• Crypto experience and knowledge of best practice.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center and ISE.
• Knowledge of the OSI model.
• Proficiency in core networking protocols and security.
• Experience with Windows/Linux servers and virtualization.
• Structured approach to documentation.
• Exposure to SDA principles and deployments.
• Authentication services knowledge.
• Network cabling fundamentals.
• Monitoring tools such as Nagios/PRTG/SolarWinds.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated on-site support at Stevenage (and other sites in scope).
• Own remediation of identified issues and risks from reports.
• Support UK initiatives as part of the DEx Networks team.
• Build relationships with partners and external suppliers to optimise service levels.
• Engage with Security to develop reporting and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with Service Manager to meet network service criteria.
• Collaborate with Crypto Network Specialist regarding crypto management.

Skills

Network engineering

Crypto security

Cisco Center/ISE

OSI model

Protocols: TCP/IP/HTTP-S/SSL

Windows Server/AD

Linux / RHEL

VMware/vSphere

Monitoring tools

Documentation & reporting

SDA principles

Authentication services

Network cabling

Tools

Nagios

PRTG

SolarWinds

Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco ISE

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Job description

Network Engineer required for full time on site role in Stevenage.

Skillset/experience required:

• A career background in information technology.
• Demonstrable crypto experience, and strong knowledge of crypto best practice.
• Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Center, 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.

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.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.