IT Network Engineer - FTC - 6 Months
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Farnborough
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 17 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 25 Sep 2020
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
QinetiQ comprises teams of dedicated people; experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets. We draw on our extensive technical knowledge and intellectual property to provide the know-how and support to solve some of the world's most challenging problems. Our people make the critical difference to customers by providing unique approaches to problem solving. Why don't you join some of the world's finest scientific and technical minds and help us make tomorrow work today?
Job description
An experienced network engineer is required to be part of a busy, challenging Network Operations team responsible for the day to day support, monitoring, management and enhancements to QinetiQ's corporate WAN / LAN / Voice networks within the UK and abroad.Troubleshooting and resolving both customer and infrastructure issues that arise using monitoring and logging tools available to them. An element of work is aligned to assist with the implementation of project based network configuration tasks, working fromdesigns supplied by our Network Architects. The engineer is required to adhere to QinetiQ standards and best practices.
Out of hours work and on-call is required at times to maintain and minimize the risk of outages to business systems.
This role is based at Farnborough site.
Key Accountabilities
Writing technical documention
Be disciplined, organised and self-motivated
Diagnosing and resolving hardware issues
Providing support for QinetiQ user base
Liaising with 3rd party suppliers to resolve faults
Use of monitoring systems to identify potential issues
Monitoring, troubleshooting and escalating network faults
Proactively working to update and process tickets within our system
Creates and contributes to design & development documentation
Adapts to tackle complex solutions and is eager to learn new skills
Self-motivated with good time management
Communicates confidently with team members, business analysts, customers and other stakeholders
Knowledge
Troubleshooting complex Firewall and network issues
Comfortable working with a complex network infrastructure
Layer 3 switching
Switching
Routing
OSPF / BGP
Software Defined Networking
Network Security concepts
Firewall ACL'sExperience and Qualifications
Essential
SC Cleared
Cisco ASA firewalls / Nexus switches / Switches
CCNA (Routing and switching / Security) or working towards
Ability to build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally
Analytical problem solver
Strong attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desire and motivation to learn and ability to advance skill level
Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Writing technical documentation
This role will suit someone who is a self-starter and has the right attitude to learn and move forward.
Maintain internal SLA'sDesirable
Solarwinds
CCM
VMWare NSX / Software Defined Networking
Splunk
F5 Big-IP
Palo Alto
CCNPFor further information and to apply, please click on the apply button
Job description
An experienced network engineer is required to be part of a busy, challenging Network Operations team responsible for the day to day support, monitoring, management and enhancements to QinetiQ's corporate WAN / LAN / Voice networks within the UK and abroad.Troubleshooting and resolving both customer and infrastructure issues that arise using monitoring and logging tools available to them. An element of work is aligned to assist with the implementation of project based network configuration tasks, working fromdesigns supplied by our Network Architects. The engineer is required to adhere to QinetiQ standards and best practices.
Out of hours work and on-call is required at times to maintain and minimize the risk of outages to business systems.
This role is based at Farnborough site.
Key Accountabilities
Writing technical documention
Be disciplined, organised and self-motivated
Diagnosing and resolving hardware issues
Providing support for QinetiQ user base
Liaising with 3rd party suppliers to resolve faults
Use of monitoring systems to identify potential issues
Monitoring, troubleshooting and escalating network faults
Proactively working to update and process tickets within our system
Creates and contributes to design & development documentation
Adapts to tackle complex solutions and is eager to learn new skills
Self-motivated with good time management
Communicates confidently with team members, business analysts, customers and other stakeholders
Knowledge
Troubleshooting complex Firewall and network issues
Comfortable working with a complex network infrastructure
Layer 3 switching
Switching
Routing
OSPF / BGP
Software Defined Networking
Network Security concepts
Firewall ACL'sExperience and Qualifications
Essential
SC Cleared
Cisco ASA firewalls / Nexus switches / Switches
CCNA (Routing and switching / Security) or working towards
Ability to build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally
Analytical problem solver
Strong attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desire and motivation to learn and ability to advance skill level
Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Writing technical documentation
This role will suit someone who is a self-starter and has the right attitude to learn and move forward.
Maintain internal SLA'sDesirable
Solarwinds
CCM
VMWare NSX / Software Defined Networking
Splunk
F5 Big-IP
Palo Alto
CCNPFor further information and to apply, please click on the apply button