Network and Security Engineer

Network and Security Engineer
When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting into the Head of Infrastructure Operations, the Network and Security Engineer is key to supporting Telent's transformational programmes and continual service improvement, providing design, implementation and support of business-critical systems across the Telent ICT estate. This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to attend a Telent office as and when required.

What You'll Do:

Act as a design authority for Telent's Corporate Enterprise network, where you will produce, peer-review, and maintain high-level and low-level technical documentation and network schematics.
Design, deploy and support network and security solutions within the Telent group, utilising Cisco platforms such as Software-Defined Access (SDA) and SD-WAN.
Provide technical support to the business, and resolve network related incidents in a timely manner.
Maintain the security posture of Telent's network infrastructure through the use of centralised authentication (ISE), Cisco Umbrella, and FTD/ASA firewalls.
Perform BAU activities such as software upgrades and certificate management.
Utilise monitoring platforms such as Cisco ThousandEyes and Catalyst Centre.
Oversee relationships with third parties who provide network support to Telent's enterprise network.
Manage vendor contracts and licenses to ensure all enterprise infrastructure is maintained and supported.
Support the delivery of Security Architectures/Strategies as part of a broader Enterprise and IS/IT Architecture.
Evaluate emerging technologies and deliver proof-of-value environments to support business needs.
Identify and mitigate technology and service risks.
Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rota (one week per month).

Who You Are:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can demonstrate their experience of designing, managing or supporting enterprise networks. If you have a CCNP certification and a passion for technology, we encourage you to apply.

Key Requirements:

CCNP Security or CCNP Enterprise Infrastructure certification.
Experience of working with enterprise security technologies, such as centralized authentication (ISE), 802.1x, VPNs, and firewall/certificate management.
Experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Solutions.
Familiar with Software Defined technologies such as SD-WAN and Software Defined Access.
Awareness of current trends and developments in information technology.
Ability to own and manage network related incidents, and communicate effectively with other business stakeholders during outages.
A full UK driving license and availability for on-call support one week per month.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

Car Allowance.
34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually.
Company pension scheme.
A range of family friendly policies.
Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

Learn more about Telent:

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We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

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