26626 - Network Designer

Job title: Network Designer
Location: Basingstoke/hybrid
Salary: £62k plus 15% bonus and £6k car allowance

Candidates must be willing and eligible to go though SC security clearance for this role

I am looking for a Network Designer for a client of mine who are a leading IT systems Integrator operating within the UK defence sector. As a Network Designer, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in the project team and designing and implementing medium/large network solutions and changes to enable services for our customer that are cost effective.

Your experience:

• Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from global network vendors such as Cisco and Juniper, including production of quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support.
• Strong technical networking knowledge with industry recognized network certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT of routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, Security zones.
• Experience and skills in F5 design is mandatory,
• Cisco Firepower, Gigamon technology and configuration automation through Ansible is very desirable.
• Demonstrable network device configuration skills, network troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution

Please note: It's still worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements above. We are passionate about investing in you and your career and if you have the transferable skills/background in. This could be the next opportunity for you.

Your benefits:

• 25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/travel/dental critical illness and more)
• Perks at work - employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme/virtual GP

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

Many thanks,