Shared Infrastructure Network Engineer

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Shared Infrastructure Network Engineer

Would you like to undertake a defined range of Network engineering design, development & test activities across multiple programmes (e.g. Type 26, QEC, Type 45)? We currently have a vacancy for a Shared Infrastructure Network Engineer at our site in New Malden.

As a Shared Infrastructure Network Engineer, you will be responsible for various stages of the network development.

This role will provide you with the Opportunity to develop and create network design and communication for Royal Navy.

Your main responsibilities as a Shared Infrastructure Network Engineer will involve:

Responsibility for various stages of the network development. This may include: design (responding to design changes, High and Low Level Design, creating supporting technical documentation), analysis (creating and investigating observation reports on network behaviour), configuration development in a change control environment, product testing and supporting the resolution of issues with the network infrastructure or connected application components.

Ensuring that communications function across the network architecture and that the network's performance meets the necessary requirements.

Providing direction, information, and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations on RN platforms to support the various aspects of overall Combat System integration.

Carrying out investigations into operational problems or developments and develop and prepare solutions, individually or as a member of a project team.

Your skills and qualifications as a Shared Infrastructure Network Engineer:

An understanding of how to configure and setup Juniper and Dell Devices

Experience with configuring and installing client and server network software

An understanding of the technology behind a switched architecture and its workings (DNS, DHCP, Security, IP Switching/Routing, HTTP, VPN, VSS, Multicast, QoS etc.)

Requires current Juniper JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP level.

Experience of working with Switches, Routers, Servers, Cables (Cat 5-6), Fibre Optics, Racks LAN, WAN, TCP/IP (Ethernet)

Network Management & Monitoring Systems e.g. PRTG and Solarwinds

And ideally knowledge in one or more of the following:

Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 Enterprise

Other operating/hypervisor systems including VMware ESXi Server 6, Linux (RedHat)

Working knowledge of various VMware tools

Working knowledge of SAN Technologies (iSCSI)

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a highly motivated self starter individual with a strong sense of desire to succeed despite setbacks. You need to have the ability to work closely with a multi-disciplined engineering team in a 'design-develop-deliver' product orientated environment.

Location: New Malden

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries

Combat Systems

We design, develop, integrate and provide through-life support to naval combat systems that enable navies to protect nations. Vital information from ship sensors such as radar and sonar, are captured through our core product, the Combat Management System. This advanced technological capability allows ships crews to rapidly respond to potentially life threatening situations.

In using this cutting-edge technology, we are at the forefront of defence system integration. Our products feature across the Royal Navy's surface fleet aboard Type 23 frigates, Type 45 destroyers and Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. The new Type 26 Global Combat Ships, under construction by BAE Systems in Glasgow, will also use the next generation of our combat systems.

We pride ourselves on being the combat systems integrator of choice, not only integrating our own products, but those of other defence companies too in delivering combat systems for both the Royal Navy and international customers.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.

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