Job summary
Flexible Working:�We support a range of full time and compressed hours working patterns. However, part time and job sharing are not available. The role is office based only and home working or remote working is not possible due to the nature of the role.
About Us
We're MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Our mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 will see you providing vital support to this work, within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.
Job description
As a Senior Network Engineer, you�ll lead on the design and maintenance of network and server infrastructure across our global platform. That could mean tackling large-scale enterprise deployments over several months, fulfilling short-term niche requirements or developing the next generation security systems that support our cyber operations. It all adds up to a varied role where you�ll develop your technical skills, consult, and offer advice, mentor, and train colleagues, undertake workload planning, and liaise with our customers and partners in industry and other Government departments.�
You�ll give us a crucial edge in a rapidly changing, data-driven world, there�s even the possibility of working overseas. Although this role is UK-based, your skills may sometimes be required overseas, for short-term periods, subject to business needs. You�ll be office-based (during normal working hours) due to the nature of our work and be part of an encouraging team where you will be fully supported in owning your personal and professional development.
Person specification
About You
You�re the type of person that relishes solving problems and is willing to experiment to find a solution in this fast-paced environment. You can demonstrate experience in 2nd/3rd line network support within enterprise environments and have a broad range of fundamental IT knowledge, having worked, or previously worked as a network/design engineer. You have sound experience in managing a team, preferably within an Agile environment.
Whatever your background, you�ll be excited about technology, new capabilities, and the opportunities they present, but what�s really important is effective communication, a desire to learn and share knowledge, and the ability to build strong relationships with teams, customers, and stakeholders. With a solid sense of responsibility for the country�s security, you�ll be proud to use your skills to help safeguard the nation.
Your Technical Skills
The set of essential skills we use is varied and constantly growing. We welcome applications if you have CCNP certification/experience and can demonstrate your skills in the design, building, deployment, managing and troubleshooting of various networks of varying sizes/complexities with Cisco (and/or other vendor specific) technologies. The essential skills are as follows:
�� � � A strong working knowledge of:
� � � � � � � � o � �Layer 2 design, best practices and troubleshooting, including VLANs and STP
� � � � � � � � o � �Layer 3 design, best practices and troubleshooting, including IP addressing, subnetting, OSPF and BGP/MP-BGP
� � � � � � � � o � �Network services including NTP, DHCP, DNS and NAT
� � � � � � � � o � �Network security including firewalls, VPN, GRE/IPsec, VRFs, ACLs, and device hardening.
� � �Experience of:
� � � � � � � �o � �Automation/orchestration/scripting/programming/DNA Centre/UCS
� � � � � � � �o � �Windows (with Active Directory) and Linux operating systems
� � � � � � � �o � �Virtualisation including VMware
� � � � � � � �o � �Cloud technologies including Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Training and Development
Recognising the skills and abilities of our staff now and as they progress through their careers is central to our culture. Your personal growth is paramount to your development in the team and we support this with a personalised induction and training plan. We actively encourage you to undertake internal and external training courses, gaining professional certifications, which will be coupled with on-the-job training and dedicated personal development time. We currently have engineers studying for university and professional certifications including Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and RedHat System Administrator (RHCSA).
As you develop, grow, and maintain your technical skills, you will have the opportunity to progress through Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capability framework pay points. You�ll need to regularly demonstrate and accredit your skills based on the framework.
Benefits
Rewards and Benefits
You�ll receive a starting salary of �58,867 with an opportunity to qualify for an additional technical skills-related payment under the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capability framework. Other benefits include:�
� � �25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional days for public and privilege holidays
� � �Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
� � �Opportunities to work flexibly, subject to business needs
� � �Interest-free season ticket loan
� � �Excellent pension scheme
� � �Cycle to work scheme
� � �Facilities such as a subsidised gym and restaurant and on-site coffee bars
� � �Paid parental and adoption leave�