Network Specialist

Fujitsu; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Specialist to support a sophisticated LAN Technical Refresh project. This role involves managing the MOD network infrastructure, accepting new equipment into service, and retiring older equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of networks and security, with experience in networking technologies such as LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, and routing. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team that is committed to investing in your career and making a meaningful impact in the field of networking.

Benefits

26 Days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension – Double matching contributions

Life assurance

Companywide incentive plans

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years commercial networking experience required.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies and hardware essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of a sophisticated LAN Technical Refresh project.
• Manage MOD network infrastructure and perform technical design support.

Skills

Network Security

Networking Technologies (LAN, WAN, TCP/IP)

Switch Configurations

Network Monitoring Tools

Leadership Skills

Troubleshooting

VPN Solutions

ISDN

Tools

Juniper Hardware

Cisco

Job description

Network Specialist

Location: Stevenage (STE04)

Support the rollout of a sophisticated LAN Technical Refresh project involving take on and management of the MOD network infrastructure. Acceptance of new equipment into service, and the retiring of older equipment with before and after reporting and analysis and issue investigation when required. Activities such as technical design support, switch configurations and IT Health Checks.

Core Skills

1. High Technical knowledge of networks, network security and their configuration and operational processes
2. Minimum of two years commercial networking experience
3. Strong, in depth knowledge of networking technologies, i.e. LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, routing, switching and subnet addressing
4. Strong in depth knowledge of networking hardware, ideally from the Juniper family
5. Experience of network implementation work
6. Good network management, security and configuration understanding
7. Working knowledge of ISDN, VPN, Broadband solutions
8. Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
9. Well-developed leadership, management and consulting skills

Desirable skills

1. Juniper Qualified
2. Cisco Certified Network Associate
3. Previous experience of network design
4. ITIL Foundation or knowledge of ITIL processes
5. Understanding of network security
6. Wireless
7. Firewalls

Please note: It’s still worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements above. We are passionate about investing in you and your career and if you have the transferable skills/background in this, this could be the next opportunity for you.

Your benefits:

1. 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
2. Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
3. Life assurance
4. Companywide incentive plans
5. Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)
6. Perks at work – employee discounts
7. Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Recruitment process

The recruitment process consists of two stages of interviews.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

Achieve together

We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer:Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

We are people centric:Our hybrid work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion.

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