At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead network engineering projects that protect the UK's national interests.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a leader in secure network solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security through innovative network design.
- Qualifications: Experience in network configuration and a solid understanding of networking concepts.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 71000 £ per year.
Do you want to grow your career in network engineering and work on projects that safeguard the UK’s national interests? At Leonardo, our Network Engineers are at the heart of designing, configuring, and supporting secure networks that keep our customers connected and protected.
Your impact
Your work at Leonardo UK will involve taking the lead in meeting customer requirements in an agile, innovative and team‑centric manner. The role will combine remote and on‑site work to ensure close collaboration with the wider team. When on site this is an office and integration laboratory based role using display screen equipment, network test equipment and mixed COTS and MOTSIP network and virtual environment technologies. You will be primarily a technical practitioner with manual handling responsibilities.
You will provide technical expertise within the Land and Naval domain of Leonardo, focusing on IP network and virtual environment technologies for predominantly naval platforms. You will work within an Integrated Project Team and be responsible for the Project System Design Authority for the configuration, implementation, documentation and verification of Cisco‑based network and Windows server data architectures within demanding naval environments. You will be expected to work towards Design Authority status for IP network and virtual environments.
What you’ll do
- All assigned systems engineering aspects of new and existing networks and network applications on naval platforms, working at all phases of the development lifecycle.
- Support the development of current and future systems architectures/design and their implementation.
- Support the capture of design artefacts as appropriate for all stages in the engineering lifecycle, managing existing systems and taking concepts through to development.
- Define, execute and troubleshoot tests across IP networks and hosted systems.
- Develop system installation and set‑to‑work guidance.
- Work closely with customers through verification and validation stages to ensure systems meet their requirements and needs.
- Once deployed, the day‑to‑day support of the networks is generally performed by the customer, with Leonardo UK providing spare equipment and design authority support (such as obsolescence management and approval of configuration changes).
What you’ll bring
- Solid understanding of core networking concepts and protocols.
- Experience with configuring and supporting network devices in enterprise environments.
- Ability to work independently on defined work packages while collaborating effectively with wider teams.
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
Essential
- Practical experience of network implementation, set‑to‑work and verification, including fault finding, fault resolution, electrical safety and safe working practices.
- Experience of system/network design and architecture definition.
- Experience of writing documentation in support of verification of a network and for user information.
- Hands‑on experience in COTS IP network equipment, particularly Cisco.
- Hands‑on experience in COTS virtual environment software, for example VMware ESXi.
- Hands‑on experience in COTS server software, for example Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.
- Demonstrable experience as a COTS IP networks practitioner; equivalent or higher than Cisco CCNA qualification.
- Broad experience of all engineering lifecycle phases.
- Broad knowledge of tools and processes used in the design, development and acceptance of products and systems.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model, and common networking protocols; understanding of network security concepts and secure configurations.
Desirable
- Experience with DOORS in requirements management.
- Experience in COTS virtual environment backup software, for example VEEAM.
- Experience with COTS network management and diagnostic software, for example Wireshark, SolarWinds Network Performance Manager and Network Configuration Manager.
- Experience with user authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA) server software, for example Cisco ISE.
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools, particularly Teamcenter.
- Understanding of VPNs, VLANs and routing protocols (OSPF).
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), along with additional Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV), including meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). Applicants must have five years UK Residency and hold a UK Passport.
Salary Range
Principal Engineer £54,000 - £71,000
Location and Employment
Primary Location: Southampton, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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At Leonardo, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility between remote and on-site work in our state-of-the-art facilities in Southampton. With a strong focus on professional development and opportunities to work on projects that safeguard national interests, we empower our team members to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in the field of network engineering.
