We are in search of a Network Engineer to join Leidos UK within the CIO Team, based in Whiteley, UK. What will I be doing? • Maintaining network infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments. • Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues. • Take ownership of vulnerability management for all network devices. • Deliver the day-to-day network operations service in line with agreed policies, processes and procedures. • Implementing changes to the network environment. • Part of a team with the responsibility for engineering of SD-WAN, WLAN, LAN, NAC, IPAM and other Network Services (e.g. Splunk, PRTG) • Configure, manage and troubleshoot Palo Alto Firewalls and Authentication services. • Provide Network support for UK wide projects working closely with multiple teams. What Sets You Apart: • Hands on experience in configuring and troubleshooting VPC, VDC, BGP, EIGRP, VRF and other key mainstream protocols • Hands on experience in deploying, configuring and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls • Thorough and demonstrable understanding of Cisco Enterprise LAN and Data Centre environments, 3rd line support level including deployment, administration and troubleshooting • Thorough and demonstrable understanding of WAN connectivity and routing protocols also with experience and understanding of the implementation, configuration and management of virtual and physical networking solutions • Focusing on secure accredited environments including security boundaries and rulesets • Experience of planning changes and communicating plans with project management and wider team. This can come from consolidating networks, changing IP addressing schemes etc. • Hands on experience in troubleshooting Layer 2/3 switching and routing and IPSEC tunnels • Excellent communications skills, organisational skills and autonomous working • Can tackle complex problems and incidents sometimes with limited detail • Experience of working under pressure to meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities • Keen interest in investigating and proposing new products and solutions as well as staying current by taking up training opportunities • Ability and desire to help less experienced colleagues learn and develop You Might Also Have: • Hands on experience in deploying and troubleshooting SDWAN • Hands on experience of SDDC with NSX, VXLAN and virtual firewalls • Experience working in global companies and ensuring global standards and requirements are met • Understanding of load balancers and Global Servers Load Balancing • Experience or desire to learn automation techniques of network tasks • Understanding/experience of Network Access Controls • Understanding/experience of TACACS Authentication • Understanding of wireless networking • Experience in ITIL ICT service delivery on critical infrastructure • Understanding of MFA and PKI Clearance Requirements: • Clearance to Start BPSS • Clearance for Role SC Take control of your career, send us your CV today. What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) • Flexi-Time Working