Network Technical Specialist - Stevenage

Network Technical Specialist - Stevenage

Security Cleared

**A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered**

We are urgently seeking a LAN Engineer with strong technical knowledge of networks, network security and their configuration, particularly with Juniper technologiesThis for our client who are a Global IT Service Provider. This will be on a long term contract and based in Stevenage.

Brief Overview of role / project:

• Support the rollout of a sophisticated LAN Technical Refresh project involving take on and management of the MOD network infrastructure.
• Acceptance of new equipment into service, and the retiring of older equipment with before and after reporting and analysis and issue investigation when required.
• Activities such as technical design support, switch configurations and IT Health Checks.

Location requirement (Fully on site / Fully Remote / Hybrid [if Hybrid No of days on site]):

• Stevenage - Fully on site

Working Pattern (Mon-Fri, Shifts, on-call):

• Mon - Fri (between 07:00 - 19:00)

Mandatory Skills:

• High Technical knowledge of networks, network security and their configuration and operational processes
• Minimum of two years commercial networking experience
• Strong, in depth knowledge of networking technologies, i.e. LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, routing, switching and subnet addressing
• Strong in depth knowledge of networking hardware, ideally from the Juniper family
• Experience of network implementation work
• Good network management, security and configuration understanding
• Working knowledge of ISDN, VPN, Broadband solutions
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Well-developed leadership, management and consulting skills

Desirable Skills:

• Juniper Qualified
• Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Previous experience of network design
• ITIL Foundation or knowledge of ITIL processes
• Understanding of network security
• Wireless
• Firewalls

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? Our client is passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

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