Network Systems Design Engineer

Network Systems Design Engineer

Portsmouth

Brief

Network Systems Design Engineer needed for a leading Security and Defence organisation in Portsmouth who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Network Systems Design Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of development using Network Design. If you have designed and delivered onprem network designs for IT systems we would love to hear from you.

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Network Systems Design Engineer will include:

Seeking to hire a Network Systems Design Engineer to lead the technical refresh and development of a network under an improvement project. Our teams provide IT systems and support into the Royal Navy and across the wider estate, providing a great opportunity to get involved with a wide variety of technologies and environments. Working under a Solutions Architect or Technical Lead, the Network Systems Design Engineer will be responsible for the development lifecycle of the network, from identifying requirements, to developing the technical architecture through to testing and commissioning the final design. This will involve working with Project Managers and other engineers to identify work packages and resource requirements, and then work to deliver the solution.

What experience you need to be the successful Network Systems Design Engineer:

Knowledge, skills and Personal Qualities Required:

We are looking for a proactive candidate with a proven track record of designing and delivering onprem network designs for IT systems. The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience working at a senior network design level, have experience working in small to medium sized multidisciplinary teams and experienced in managing stakeholders and project staff.

Challenges:

Designing effective network solutions, including considerations for strategy, people, process and technology.
Ability to work effectively across matrix organisation structures.
Ability to lead technical output across multiple sites.
Management of key stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for delivering a well-documented Network design.
Responsible for managing the technical output of the network design.
Working with Project Managers to ensure tasks are completed to time, cost and quality.
Proactive engagement with Technical Assurance.
Generate test plans to support the assurance of the design.

Behavioural Requirements:

Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills.
Track record for remaining unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor.
Collaboration across the business and acting with integrity to deliver Customer advantage.

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

Network LAN Design
Network Security Design (Firewalls / VPNs)
CCNP Certification (or equivalent experience)

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

Knowledge of Security Enforcing Functions and their applications (Guards, Diodes etc)
Knowledge of MOD Security requirements (JSP 604 etc)
Knowledge of Simulation environments and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
Experience of System Engineering Lifecycle / Architecture

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Network Systems Design 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!

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