At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and support a large-scale Proxy infrastructure in a dynamic network operations team.
- Company: Join a leading defence client with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Ideal for SC cleared candidates looking for exciting challenges in network engineering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by troubleshooting and implementing changes in critical network services.
- Qualifications: Experience in enterprise network environments and strong operational support skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
SmartSourcing are looking for experienced Network Engineers with Proxy Infrastructure expertise to join a high performing Network Operations team supporting a complex enterprise environment.
You will be responsible for the management, maintenance and support of a large scale Proxy infrastructure consisting of:
- 10 Non-Business Proxy Servers
- 3 Business Proxy Servers
- 14 Conferencing Messaging Proxy Servers
- 1 Test Environment
- 2 PAC File Servers
This is an excellent opportunity for a Network Engineer with strong operational support experience who enjoys troubleshooting, implementing changes, and supporting business critical network services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Level 2/3 network incident diagnosis and resolution.
- Support and maintain Proxy infrastructure across 28 Servers.
- Perform monthly server patching and maintenance activities.
- Handle approximately 30-40 incidents per week.
- Process 20-30 web access requests per week.
- Implement network changes and service requests.
- Support new project implementations, including SAS applications.
- Assist with server deployments and other ad hoc infrastructure activities.
- Work closely with stakeholders and technical teams to maintain service availability.
- Follow ITIL processes and best practices.
Required Skills ExperienceEssential:
- Strong experience supporting enterprise network environments.
- Proven experience supporting Proxy Infrastructure.
- Experience in:
- Server maintenance and operational support
- Incident and problem management
- Change implementation
- Patch management
- Web access administration
- Network troubleshooting
- Valid networking certifications demonstrating technical proficiency.
- Strong understanding of ITIL processes.
Desirable:
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Check Point Firewalls
- Cisco Firepower
- Cisco ASA
- Cisco AnyConnect Remote Access
- Knowledge of routing protocols including:
- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
If you are an active MOD SC Cleared Network Engineer, are a sole UK national, and have experience supporting enterprise Proxy environments, we'd like to hear from you.
SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
SC Cleared Network Engineer (Proxies) - Cumbria - in Barrow in Furness employer: SmartSourcing Ltd
SmartSourcing Ltd. is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance. The work culture promotes collaboration and growth, providing opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment, all while enjoying the picturesque setting of Marlow.
