Network Engineer

Job Description: Network Engineer (NOC)

We are in search of a Network Engineer for our Leidos engineering capability. The successful Engineer will have a full understanding of Network capabilities, with prior experience as a Network Engineer on a Major Programmes. Using your experience in Network Engineering, you will be responsible for working with our customer to execute Network fault rectification on a complex and ever evolving MOD system in support of UK National Security

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

https://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe

What you will do

Your primary responsibility will be to support the production network service through availability monitoring, incident resolution and fulfilment of service requests. Your role will also include performing network equipment installations and the application and testing of provided configuration. Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required along with out of hours support based on a 1-in-6 rota of 7 day periods. This begins at 19.00 on Friday and ends at 07.30 the following Friday. It is a call-out service with obligation to return to site within 30 minutes. On-call engineers are free to leave site at the end of their working day and await call out. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential too – identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. 

 
What we are looking for

Essential

- DV clearance or the ability to gain and hold

- Qualification: Cisco CCNA or CompTIA N+ certified

- Experience: Working in a Network Operations Centre

-Experience: Documenting processes and procedures

- Behaviour: Willing to learn and train in relevant network technology

- Behaviour: Able to comply with security policy as a network administrator

-Behaviour: Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

- Behaviour: Able to follow direction from line managers, prioritize tasks ad maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Desirable

-CCNA Collaboration would be preferable

- Certification: Foundation in service management such as ITIL

- Experience with configuration and administration of high-grade encryption devices

- Experience with DM VPN protocol

- Experience with network monitoring tools such as PRTG

- Experience with coding languages such as Python and their use to enhance network automation and monitoring

- Experience in supporting front end Voice over IP (VoIP) devices

- Experience- Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools

-Experience- Experience with configuring and maintenance of Cisco Call Manager.
 

Location: This role will be based in Herefordshire, with very occasional travel to other sites.

Clearance Required:

This role will require DV clearance.

For more information and guidance please visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Dynamic Working 

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting Date:2024-09-10

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.