Network Engineer

We are in search of a Network Engineer to join Leidos UK within the CIO Team, based in Whiteley, UK. The role involves maintaining network infrastructure, monitoring network performance, and implementing changes to the network environment.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave
• Access to Flexible benefits
• Flexi-Time Working