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Network Infrastructure Engineer
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Job Title: Network Infrastructure Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Warton
Duration: 6 - 12 Months, 37hrs per week (with opportunity for extension)
Hourly Rate: £74.26 Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)
Clearance Level: BPSS + SC + UK EYES ONLY
About the Role
BAE are looking for an experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, build and maintain secure, high-performing IT infrastructure within a highly regulated defence environment.
You’ll be responsible for delivering robust networking and infrastructure solutions that support complex engineering and software development systems — ensuring reliability, scalability and compliance with strict security standards.
This role forms part of the Technical Services Team , working alongside Network, Security and Infrastructure specialists to deliver and support advanced digital environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and maintain network and infrastructure solutions across physical and virtual environments.
- Configure and support switching, routing, firewalls, VLANs, VNets and software-defined networks.
- Build and administer Windows and Linux servers within secure, high-availability environments.
- Monitor system performance and security, ensuring compliance with governance and change control processes.
- Collaborate with architecture and security teams to deliver improvements and new capabilities.
- Produce and maintain detailed design and configuration documentation.
Skills and Experience Essential:
- 3+ years’ experience in Network or Infrastructure Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of switching, routing, firewalls, VLANs, VNets and network protocols.
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and virtualised environments.
- Familiarity with cloud services (Azure, AWS or similar).
- Understanding of software-defined networking and data centre management.
- Experience working in secure or regulated environments.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
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The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), network security principles, and experience with network monitoring tools. You will troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to ensure minimal downtime. Collaboration with other IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders is a key aspect of this role. Experience with cloud networking technologies (AWS, Azure) and SD-WAN solutions is highly desirable. You should be adept at documenting network configurations, procedures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position requires a proactive approach, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Monitor network performance and identify potential issues, implementing proactive solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network connectivity and performance problems.
- Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against threats.
- Manage IP addressing, DNS, and DHCP services.
- Configure and maintain VPN connections and remote access solutions.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with vendors on hardware and software procurement and support.
- Participate in on-call rotations for emergency network support.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in network engineering.
- BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in network infrastructure management.
- Proficiency with network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Hands-on experience with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, HP).
- Solid understanding of network security concepts and tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS).
- Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
- Familiarity with cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
- Implement and maintain network security protocols and policies.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and, at times, to customers.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and configuration guides.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
- Participate in on-call rotation for network support.
- Contribute to capacity planning and network architecture evolution.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 4 days ago
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Key responsibilities include monitoring network performance using advanced diagnostic tools, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve efficiency. You will also play a key role in network security, ensuring that all systems are protected against cyber threats through the implementation of firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including IT support, software developers, and project managers, will be essential to ensure seamless integration of network services. This role requires hands-on experience with a variety of networking equipment from leading vendors, as well as proficiency in configuration and command-line interfaces. You will contribute to capacity planning, disaster recovery strategies, and the overall network architecture roadmap. We are seeking a proactive problem-solver with excellent analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a strong commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in telecommunications technology. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's network operations and contribute to its success in the competitive telecoms market. The successful candidate will be joining a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee development, offering clear career progression pathways.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 4 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage the company's local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and wireless infrastructure.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and optimal speed.
- Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and system improvements.
- Develop and document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services with other IT systems.
- Provide technical support for network-related issues and resolve them promptly.
- Manage network hardware and software inventory, including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
- Stay current with emerging network technologies and industry best practices.
- Participate in on-call rotations for network incident response.
- Ensure compliance with network security policies and industry regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering and administration.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, and other networking protocols.
- Hands-on experience with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Aruba).
- Proficiency in network security principles and implementation.
- Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of a critical infrastructure component within a growing organization.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage core network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Monitor network performance and security, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Implement and maintain network security policies and procedures to protect against threats.
- Troubleshoot network problems, analyse root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Develop and document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services with other systems.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and enhancements to improve performance and capacity.
- Participate in on-call rotation for emergency network support.
- Stay current with emerging network technologies and industry best practices.
- Manage network vendor relationships and evaluate new hardware and software solutions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or a similar role.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise network infrastructures.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies (VLANs, STP), and network security concepts (VPNs, IDS/IPS).
- Experience with firewall management and configuration (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto).
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fully remote setting.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain complex network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure optimal uptime and efficiency.
- Implement and manage network security measures, including intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and access control policies.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and enhancements to support business growth and evolving technology requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network-related incidents and problems in a timely and effective manner.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems administrators and application developers, to ensure seamless integration of network services.
- Participate in on-call rotation for network emergencies and support.
- Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and solutions to improve performance, scalability, and security.
- Ensure network infrastructure complies with industry standards and best practices.
- Manage vendor relationships for network hardware and software procurement.
- Contribute to capacity planning and network architecture discussions.
- Work effectively in a fully remote setting, utilizing collaboration tools to maintain high levels of communication and productivity.
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer or similar role, with a strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and switching technologies.
- Hands-on experience with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista).
- Proficiency in network security principles and technologies (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, particularly in a remote work environment.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIS are highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working in the **Staffordshire** area or remotely within the UK is required.
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Network Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and deploy network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Monitor network performance and identify potential bottlenecks or issues.
- Implement and manage network security measures to protect against threats.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network-related incidents and problems in a timely manner.
- Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and enhancements.
- Manage vendor relationships for network hardware and software.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior network staff.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and best practices.
- Ensure network availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Manage network capacity planning and forecasting.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or administration.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and firewall management.
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or other major network hardware vendors.
- Proficiency in network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with wireless networking technologies.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, installing, and configuring network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Monitoring network performance and troubleshooting connectivity issues to ensure high availability.
- Implementing and managing network security measures, including VPNs, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
- Developing and maintaining network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
- Planning and executing network upgrades and expansions to meet growing business needs.
- Providing technical support to end-users and resolving network-related incidents.
- Collaborating with other IT teams to integrate network infrastructure with other systems.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and industry best practices.
- Conducting regular network audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Managing network vendors and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Implementing Quality of Service (QoS) policies to optimize network traffic.
- Assisting in the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to the network.
- Ensuring adherence to all relevant IT policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 4 years of experience in network administration and support is required. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) is essential. Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar network equipment is a must. Proficiency in network security principles and technologies is also required. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are necessary. Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ are highly desirable. This role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The position is based in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK , offering a challenging and rewarding environment for network professionals.
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Posted 17 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
- Configure and manage various network devices and services (e.g., VPNs, VLANs, QoS).
- Develop and implement network security policies and procedures to protect against threats.
- Conduct regular network audits and performance analyses, providing reports and recommendations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, including connectivity problems, performance degradations, and security incidents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.
- Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical network incidents.
- Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and industry best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering and administration.
- Proven experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking hardware.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and other routing protocols.
- Hands-on experience with firewall management (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA).
- Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIP) are highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.