Network Engineer (MH101)Methods

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions for clients in the public sector, ensuring that they are secure and meet business requirements.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco or Juniper networking technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Collaborate with project managers, security professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

• Monitor network performance and ensure that it meets service level agreements.
• Document network configurations and maintain network diagrams.
• Provide technical support to clients and internal teams as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging network technologies and security threats.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure and security solutions.

• Analyse network traffic and logs to identify and investigate security incidents and recommend remediation actions.
• Manage and maintain network security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and VPN concentrators.
• Design and implement network segmentation to enhance security and improve network performance.
• Create and maintain network and security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct training sessions for clients and internal teams on networking best practices and policies.

• Work closely with vendors and service providers to manage and optimize network performance and security.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new networking and security products and technologies
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure and security solutions.
• Analyse network traffic and logs to identify and investigate security incidents and recommend remediation actions.
• Manage and maintain network security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and VPN concentrators.

• Design and implement network segmentation to enhance security and improve network performance.
• Create and maintain network and security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct training sessions for clients and internal teams on network security best practices and policies.
• Work closely with vendors and service providers to manage and optimise network performance and security.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new networking and security products and technologies.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• CCNP certification is essential
• At least 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure and security solutions.
• Experience with Cisco or Juniper networking technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and services, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and VLANs.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as Wireshark and SolarWinds.

• Experience with cyber security best practices and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with cloud networking technologies, such as AWS or Azure networking.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash to automate network tasks.

• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) technologies such as OpenFlow, Open vSwitch, or Cisco ACI.
• Strong knowledge of security compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
• Ability to mentor and train junior network engineers and security analysts.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

If you are passionate about network engineering and cyber security and want to make a meaningful impact in the public sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Additional  

• Experience with cloud networking technologies, such as AWS or Azure networking.

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash to automate network tasks.
• Knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) technologies such as OpenFlow, Open vSwitch, or Cisco ACI.
• Strong knowledge of security compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
• Ability to mentor and train junior network engineers and security analysts.

• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.