Senior Network Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Network Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality IT network services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. You will be responsible for supporting the UK Shared Services team, leading technology developments, and ensuring robust disaster recovery capabilities. Experience a unique working environment that values diversity and innovation, where you can collaborate with talented teams to tackle complex challenges. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee discount portal

Holiday Trading

Support for Armed Forces community

Payroll Giving

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in enterprise-level networking and IT services.
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco technologies and network firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of UK IT Services in delivering network services.
• Lead the development of new technologies and enhancements.

Skills

Enterprise-level IT networking services

Cisco LAN & WAN technologies (ISE, Nexus, Firepower)

Switching and Routing (OSPF, M-BGP)

F5 configuration and management (LTM, ASM)

VMWare NSX-V/T services

Network firewalls (Palo Alto, ASA)

Job description

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As a Senior Network Engineer, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary. You would join the UK Shared Services team and provide support and subject matter expertise to the IT Services function. Your responsibilities will include delivering planned or requested activities to effectively provide high-quality services to our customers.

Day-to-day you will:

• Support the Head of UK IT Services and the UK Shared Services function in delivering IT network services across physical, virtual, and cloud-based technologies.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for systems/services within your remit, reviewing obsolescence and supporting the development of suitable roadmaps. Develop and maintain standards for network systems and services.
• Lead the development of new technologies and enhancements to existing services.
• Guide and support the transition of new technologies/solutions into service.
• Assist in developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
• Collaborate with IT architecture teams to develop and deliver IT solutions aligned with both IT and business requirements.

This role is full-time, 37 hours per week, and can be based at any of our main UK sites, with flexible working options.

Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer:

• Strong experience with enterprise-level IT networking services.
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco LAN & WAN technologies such as ISE, Nexus, and Firepower.
• Extensive knowledge of Switching and Routing, including OSPF and M-BGP.
• Experience with F5 configuration and management, including LTM and ASM modules.
• Experience with VMWare NSX-V/T services is advantageous.
• Experience with network firewalls, specifically Palo Alto and ASA appliances.

Qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer:

We value diversity and do not have fixed requirements regarding background or education. If you can demonstrate the required experience and a willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

• Flexible and adaptive working arrangements.
• Benefits include Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Employee discount portal, Holiday Trading, and support for the Armed Forces community.
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering opportunities.

Our volunteering programme allows our employees to use their skills to make a positive impact in communities, including STEM ambassador days and supporting charities relevant to our staff, such as those aiding the defence community.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we expand into new markets globally, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Our success relies on our appetite for innovation and tackling complex challenges.

Experience a unique working environment where diverse teams collaborate openly, sharing perspectives and linking disciplines to solve complex problems. We foster an inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and reach your full potential. Visit our website to learn more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.