Network Engineer

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.
  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
  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