Network Engineer

Network Engineer

London

Brief

A Network Engineer is needed for a respected and highly reputable Defence and Aerospace firm based in London who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Network Engineer that takes pride in their work and experience with PLC and SCADA systems, Industrial Communication Protocols and Standards.

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Network Engineer include:

• Write Functional and Design specification for all aspects of code development
• Implement clear, easy to maintain, high quality code that is optimized for performance.
• Capture, interpret and develop customer requirements.
• Report task status to the Lead Software Engineer and the project management team.
• Assist in the production of robust development lifecycles and suitable workflows and for both Software and Hardware architectures.
• Produce technical and detailed design documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures.
• Specify, design and de-risk solutions for Industrial networking hardware such as switches, gateways and interface convertors.
• Develop and integrate industrial communications using industrial fieldbus technology.
• Implement data communications with third party equipment.
• Validate software concept designs through analysis and de-risking test.
• Provide SME support to engineering teams as required.
• Work with subcontractors to investigate and develop solutions.
• Be aware of and comply with company standards of conduct and all relevant statutory requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable management request.
• Conduct / support Factory Acceptance Tests with sub suppliers and customers.
  

What experience you need to be the successful Network Engineer:

• Design and integration of PLC & SCADA Control Systems.
• An understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection Model (OSI).
• Experienced in the development and implementation of Industrial Communication protocols including but not limited to: Profibus, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, TCP/IP, UDP, OPC (DA/UA).
• Experienced in the development and integration of serial data communications such as: RS232, RS422 and RS485.
• An understanding of Industrial Communication standards such as: IEC61158, 61784, 61850
• Experienced in the implementation of networking technologies such as but not limited:
• Layers 2 & 3 management.
• Transport Layer Security.
• Simple Network Management Protocol.
• Have an understanding of Secure & Safe data communications with experience of Black Channel communications
• Experience with unit test frameworks.
• Experience of Software Configuration Management and version control.
• 3+ years systems design and programming experience.
• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic engineering or a related discipline e.g. Control Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering.
• Strong IT skills, in particular with MS Office products.
• British national and citizen. Able to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Network Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Please note that to apply for the Network Engineer position, SC Clearance/ eligibility is required.

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