3075 Network Engineer

3075 Network Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Contact One Communications, Inc.

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Yeovilton, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Network Engineer role requires personnel to provide continuous service support in an office environment, focusing on the installation and configuration of network equipment, including Ethernet switches and firewalls. The position involves compliance with NATO security directives and providing various levels of IT support while enhancing allocated systems. Candidates must possess a NATO Secret security clearance and relevant technical certifications, along with strong communication and analytical skills. Experience in network engineering and specific technical proficiencies are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide continuous service support in an office environment alongside other staff.
  • Install and configure Ethernet switches and firewalls.
  • Manage cabling and network monitoring.
  • Respond to assigned IT tickets and provide first, second, and third-level IT support.
  • Ensure accurate configuration management using tools like Cablesolve and PatchManager.
  • Comply with NATO security directives, policies, and guidelines.
  • Continuously improve and enhance allocated systems as directed.
  • Design, install, and configure new networks as required.
  • Assist with the installation of an Enterprise WIFI system throughout the facility.

Key Skills:

  • NATO Secret security clearance.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer.
  • CISCO CCNP certification (JNCIP acceptable).
  • COMPTIA Security+ certificate (or equivalent).
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (minimum 2 years).
  • Intermediate Windows OS 10/11 system administrator experience (minimum 2 years).
  • Intermediate experience using network monitoring tools (e.g., WhatsUpGold, minimum 2 years).
  • Advanced experience configuring iSCSI (minimum 2 years).
  • Advanced experience with CISCO WIFI (minimum 3 years).
  • Intermediate experience of laying CAT5 and Fiber cabling (minimum 4 years).
  • Intermediate experience using Patch Manager infrastructure management software (minimum 1 year).
  • Intermediate experience managing power distribution within server racks (minimum 3 years).
  • Intermediate experience racking IT equipment (minimum 3 years).
  • Level 3 English language skills according to NATO STANAG 6001.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Yeovilton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor’s personnel will provide continuous service support in an office alongside three other CSE Yeovilton staff. The effort will be for installation and configuration of Ethernet switches, followed by rack installation, cabling, network monitoring and some service desk support.

D01. LEG008 Support

  • Accurate and compliant configuration management using provided tools such as Cablesolve and PatchManager
  • Accurate compliance with NATO security directives, policies and guidelines (provided on site)
  • Continuously improve and enhance allocated systems, as directed.
  • Respond to assigned IT tickets.
  • First-level, Second-Level & Third-Level IT support related to assigned systems.
  • Upgrade, maintain and enhance assigned network equipment.

D02. LEG007 Support

  • Accurate and compliant configuration management using provided tools such as Cablesolve and PatchManager
  • Accurate compliance with NATO security directives, policies and guidelines (provided on site)
  • Continuously improve and enhance allocated systems, as directed.
  • Respond to assigned IT tickets.
  • First-level, Second-Level & Third-Level IT support related to assigned systems.
  • Design, install and configure new networks as required.

D03. LEG002 Support

  • Accurate and compliant configuration management using provided tools such as Cablesolve and PatchManager
  • Accurate compliance with NATO security directives, policies and guidelines (provided on site)
  • Continuously improve and enhance allocated systems, as directed.
  • Respond to assigned IT tickets.
  • First-level, Second-Level & Third-Level IT support related to assigned systems.
  • Upgrade, maintain and enhance assigned network equipment.
  • Install and configure firewall
  • Assist with installation of Enterprise WIFI system throughout facility.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Experience And Education Requirements For The Contractor’s Personnel

  • Has a security clearance at the required level (NATO SECRET), provided by the national security organization valid from the first day of work and covering the period of the contract.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact positively with multiple departments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information in a user-friendly manner.
  • Able to produce configuration documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations with calmness.
  • Strong analytical skills, capable of quickly identifying issues and determining the most efficient resolution.
  • Minimum 5 years working as a Network Engineer.
  • CISCO CCNP certified as minimum. (JNCIP certification is also acceptable)
  • COMPTIA Security+ certificate (or equivalent).
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills - min. 2 years.
  • Intermediate Windows OS 10/11 system administrator experience - min. 2 years
  • Intermediate experience using network monitoring tools such as WhatsUpGold - min. 2 years.
  • Advanced experience configuring iSCSI - min. 2 years.
  • Advanced experience with CISCO WIFI - min. 3 years.
  • Intermediate experience of laying CAT5 and Fiber cabling - min. 4 years.
  • Intermediate experience using Patch Manager infrastructure management software (or equivalent) - min. 1 year.
  • Intermediate experience managing power distribution within server racks - min 3 years.
  • Intermediate experience racking IT equipment - min. 3 years.
  • Language Proficiency: Level 3 English language skills according to NATO STANAG 6001: Listening (3); Speaking (2); Reading (3); and Writing (2) or according to Common European Framework of Reference for Language level B2-C1/Upper Intermediate-Advanced level)

This is a condensed version of the job description. A full, detailed job description will be provided during the application process.