Job Description:

Leonardo Cyber Division is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to act as an arbitrator on design issues relating to networks, gateways and the security enforcing functions applied to these system and service components.

We are therefore looking to recruit a seasoned IT Network Engineer with proven mastery of networks, who wishes to broaden their experience in a complex and sensitive intelligence environments across Cloud / Hybrid and On Premise projects

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading aerospace companies. To support you in this role, we offer our , having wonthe Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023.

What you’ll do as a Senior Network Engineer:

As a Senior Network Engineer within the Cyber Division, you will typically be working as part of a larger team including the design, development and testing of secure systems, including but not limited to, Information Management Systems, Command and Control systems, Security Monitoring of IT, IoT and CNI systems and services.

Key Responsibility Areas: 

The Senior Network Engineer will be a member of a specialised engineering practice within the Platform team with the work executed within IPTs for the ongoing systems engineering efforts across multiple active projects and managed services. The candidate should be comfortable working on multiple systems engineering lifecycle phases including architectural design, detailed system/subsystem design, implementation, testing and complex problem resolution as part of through life support.

In addition, the Senior Network Engineer will be required to engage directly in projects, work within secure facilities and network operations rooms and produce deliverable artefacts in the delivery of contracted projects and services. These will include:

Development of network solution designs to meet a complex mix of customer requirements; Contributing to architectural documentation as part of high and low level system designs; Providing technical guidance and mentoring for other system engineers and technical architects; Preparation and participation in key technical review events during the systems development life-cycle; Technical stakeholder engagement with clients, peers, 3rd party delivery partners and vendors as required;

You will also be responsible for keeping technical awareness up-to-date with updates in industry including:

Keeping up to date with evolving networking technology to support technology/solution selection; Keeping up to date with available qualifications and certifications available for network technology utilised across all systems; Keeping up to date with relevant industry standards, policies, methodologies and frameworks;

Keeping up to date with relevant customer preferred/mandated standards, policies, methodologies and frameworks.

The role absolutely requires the candidate to be a sole UK National with a current DV clearance. Experience of Network deployment for LAN / WAN and Data Centres. Understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP models. Networking cabling expertise including Fibre, Copper Ethernet, and configuration as well as networking hardware installation. Knowledge of network security, not least covering Next Generation and Web Application firewalls. Understanding of networking protocols and technologies (e.g., IPsec, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, QoS, MPLS, VoIP, etc.). Network design knowledge and experience (HLD/LLD). Cisco certification (minimum CCNA). Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools. Understanding of cloud technologies and concepts. Understanding of Networking services and components including:Cisco networking to CCNP level​Local and Wide Area Networking

Security Clearance

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Pension:Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)Holidays:25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per yearFlexible Working:Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to usWellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)Lifestyle:Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work schemeCompany funded flexible benefits:Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)Training:Free access to more than 4000 online courses via CourseraReferral Incentive:You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family memberBonus:Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below