Job Description
Network Engineer
Location: Parico offices with hybrid working & travel as required to client premises (Hybrid working 3 days per week in office/onsite)
Renumeration: £40,000 - £60,000, depending on experience, plus Company Bonus and Benefits
Parico is a growing technology business with a history of delivering innovative and secure solutions to Public Sector customers across the United Kingdom. Our team are motivated individuals that help each other to do remarkable things every day. We face challenges together and we win together. At Parico, we deliver world-class solutions that transform the way that our clients use technology.
The Role:
Parico is seeking a talented Network Engineer who is smart, curious and prospers against the challenge of working closely with a small business to solve complex and challenging problems across the Public Sector landscape. You’ll have the freedoms to be truly innovative and to roll up your sleeves, get stuck into the detail of systems, and generally do what it takes to achieve incredible technical solutions to our customer’s complex problems.
You will be part of a team developing greenfield systems and services for our clients, using cloud services and on-premise infrastructure components. You’ll have the opportunity to shape operational platforms and services within a close-knit technical team. You’ll have the freedom to apply & grow your knowledge and experience whilst working on variety of projects using bespoke solutions for our customers.
Responsibilities include:
2yrs+ of commercial experience of de-risking, and implementing network technologies including:
* Understanding of routing protocols, internal and external, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
* Implementation knowledge of core network technologies and infrastructure:
* Leaf and Spine network architecture;
* Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) and FlexVPN Solutions;
* Firewall Intrusion Protection Service (IPS) / Intrusion Detection Service (IDS)
* Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Management Platform
* Knowledge of routers, switches and firewalls product lines and vendor licensing models;
* Configuration of Wide Area Networks (WAN), high grade encryption devices and Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) traffic management.
* Security implementations such as AAA, 802.1x and proxy services in line with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) good practice guides.
Our Ideal Candidate:
* An understanding of the basics of modern private cloud datacentre architectures, including configuring and deploying networks across a wide range of scenarios.
* Previous experience working on large-scale IT projects, along with any knowledge of highly available and resilient networking solutions including active-active failover for business continuity.
* Working knowledge of Quality of Service (Traffic Shaping, Policing, Scheduling, Congestion Management and Avoidance).
* Exceptional communication skills with diverse and adverse audiences - Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
* Demonstrable experiencing of working with Enterprise Systems, Platforms and Networks within both a datacentre environment and a cloud environment.
* Working as part of an Agile development team.
* Preferably have demonstrable sector knowledge or experience within UK Defence (Army, Air force or Royal Navy).
* Ability to hold a minimum of UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
* Hold a UK Driving Licence and have a willingness to travel to client sites in the UK.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or similar.
* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or similar.
What’s in it for you?
* A high-performance company culture and leadership team that are there to help you to progress your career quickly and thrive with endless opportunities.
* Kitted out with a full suite of tech goodies and any additional tech you may need with our work-from-home subsidy upon joining, so you can kit out your home office.
* Get the fuel you need to power through the workday with free snacks, drinks and a weekly catered lunch in the office.
* 25 days of paid holiday (plus 8 bank holidays).
* 10 days at full pay for Armed Forces Reservist training.
* Private health insurance provided through AXA PPP and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
* Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle car scheme with Octopus Energy
* Discretionary company bonus
* Flexible Life Insurance, with a minimum of 2 x salary and rewards, provided by YuLife.
* Flexible working hours to support life admin as well as being able to work from home.
* Enhanced Private pension contributions, matched up to 5%
* We’re family friendly, with Parico company policies built to support you, in all stages of life.
* If you're relocating to join the team, we'll provide a contribution to help with your costs.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application today. At Parico, we believe a diverse workforce is a successful workforce. We actively work to empower balanced teams which represent ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.