Network Engineer

Description

We are in search of aNetwork Engineer for our Leidos engineering capability. The successful Network Engineer will have a full understanding of the principles of systems engineering, will have prior experience as a Network Engineer involving accepting and integrating deliveries from suppliers.

Using your experience in Network Engineering, you will be responsible for working with customers and suppliers to execute Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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As aNetwork Engineer in Leidos you will be working on one of our key programs delivering support on a complex and ever changing MOD system. You will be working on a system that is directly involved in ensuring the National Security of the UK.

What you will do

Your primary responsibility will be to manage and maintain a small but complex network which incorporates multiple technologies with a focus on security and stability. The actual work you will perform consists of a blend of operational support alongside specific project activity. Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential too – identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job.

What we are looking for

• Current clearance, or willingness to go through the DV clearance process.
• Proven hands-on network engineering experience as well as managing project delivery and network re-design.
• CCNP or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders from multiple organisations, from both a technical and non-technical viewpoint.
• Experience in managing the workloads of others.

It would be nice if you had:

• Familiarity with Firewall technologies to include Cisco ASA and Palo Alto.
• Experience with configuring and maintenance of Cisco Call Manager.
• Experience in mentoring of less experienced staff members.
• Experience in leading a small team of engineers.
• Working knowledge of radio technologies, in particular ROIP.
• Experience of working with industry partners and platform integrators to support platform integration and installation.

Location: This role will be based in Herefordshire, with very occasional travel to other sites.

Clearance Required:

This role will require DV clearance.

For more information and guidance please visit : https://government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Flexi-time working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.