Our client, a prestigious organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Farnborough. This is a permanent role where you will work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative solutions that empower and protect lives.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains
Taking ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards
Providing technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers
Collaborating with principal engineers, architects, and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals
Representing engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams
Contributing to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensuring compliance with security, performance and operational standards
Proactively identifying and mitigating risks across engineering deliverables and service operations
Job Requirements:
Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre, and hybrid-cloud/cloud environments
Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x)
Experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, and Dell products
Familiarity with security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions
Experience with Software Defined Networking including virtualisation technologies such as VMWare NSX-T
Experience with network automation
CCNP or equivalent industry experience
Benefits:
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life xxuwjjq assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and the local community