Job title: Network Development Specialist
Location: Basingstoke (Occasional travel may be required)

Salary: £55k - £60k plus 10% bonus, 3% SIS bonus as well as a 10% DV allowance

Candidate must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV clearance for this role.

Overview:

I am looking for Network Development Specilaists for a client of mine who are leading IT systems integrator operating with the UK defence sector. You will play a key role in designing energy-efficient network solutions that enhance performance while minimizing resource utilization and energy consumption.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, plan, evaluate, and create high- and low-level design artefacts.
• Apply engineering design theories and principles to develop compelling solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Automate, where possible, the deployment of network configurations and software components in a verifiable way.
• Provide professional documentation to accompany all components produced.
• Offer 4th Line support, including direct engagement with vendors, ensuring successful resolution.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in delivering high-quality solutions and documentation using a structured approach for components of varying complexity.
• Proficiency in producing design artefacts such as architectural overview documents, high-level, and low-level designs.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Knowledge of NAT, GRE Tunnelling, DMVPN Tunnelling, Subnetting & Supernetting.
• Ability to automate network configurations and/or software components.
• Experience supporting and maintaining work packages throughout the Customer Solution Lifecycle.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco routing and switching appliances.

Note: Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. If you have a background in network infrastructure deployment, configuration, administration, or 4th Line Support, this could be the next opportunity for you.

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert or call me