Senior Network Design Engineer BPS/CAS

Fujitsu - US/CA; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Basingstoke is seeking a Senior Network Design Engineer to work in the Defence and National Security sector. The role involves designing and implementing secure networks, troubleshooting technical issues, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates should have strong networking knowledge, industry certifications, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension contributions, and employee discounts.

Benefits

26 Days annual leave plus public holidays

Double matching contributions pension up to 10%

Life assurance

Companywide incentive plans

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Qualifications

• Experience in network troubleshooting across multiple vendors and technology areas.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in performance testing of cyber monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy networks to meet organizational needs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues.
• Design and implement network security measures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for implemented networks.
• Mentor junior network engineers.
• Develop automation scripts for network management tasks.
• Plan for and respond to service outages.

Skills

Strong technical networking knowledge

Experience with routing protocols

Experience with network security products

Proficiency in F5, Cisco Secure Firewall

Demonstrable design experience

Network device configuration and troubleshooting

Excellent communication skills

Education

Industry-recognized certifications (Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT)

Tools

Visio

Cisco Packet Tracer

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Overview

Senior Network Design Engineer

Location: Basingstoke (BSN01)

We are looking for a Senior Network Designer Engineer to work on delivery opportunities taking place within the secure Defence and National Security sector. Your role will involve understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for the producing the relevant design collateral (including passing any governance reviews), providing hands on configuration and implementation support, troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring effective handover to service and supporting the project team in its milestone deliverables.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT).
• Experience with routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, and security zones.
• Experience with network security products including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
• Proficiency in F5, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Gigamon technology.
• Demonstrable design experience with global network vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Network device configuration, troubleshooting, and defect resolution skills.
• Understanding of project life cycle from requirements gathering to operational acceptance.
• Proven experience in network troubleshooting across multiple vendors and technology areas.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of performance testing of cyber monitoring tools (sizing, capacity management and planning, performance troubleshooting).

Responsibilities

• Design and Deploy Functional Networks: Design and deploy networks (LAN, WAN) to meet the organization and customer needs.
• Troubleshoot Network Issues: Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including those escalated by lower tiers of support.
• Implement Network Security Measures: Design and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from threats and unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with executive team members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
• Create and Maintain Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, including network diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures.
• Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and other team members, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Automate Network Tasks: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline network management tasks and improve efficiency.
• Plan for Service Outages: Plan for and respond to service outages and other network-related problems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Support Network Upgrades: Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Evaluate New Technologies: Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and evaluate their potential benefits for the organization and our customers.

Desired skills, experience, qualifications

• Experience with networking layer 2 and layer 3.
• Good understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs).
• Proficiency in network design and implementation tools (e.g., Visio, Cisco Packet Tracer).
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA.
• Additional Considerations
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware / KVM / RHEV /Xen / ProxMox / CXP-NG is beneficial.
• A strong understanding of data centre networking and technologies is advantageous.

Please note: This role will require you to be eligible and willing to undergo a high level of security clearance.

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 Network Design this could be the next opportunity for you.

Your benefits

• 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• 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.

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