As a Cisco Network Engineer , you'll join a collaborative and highly capable team delivering and supporting enterprise network services within critical defence environments. These are excellent opportunities for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and wants exposure to a wide range of technologies rather than focusing on the same tasks every day. Working onsite in Salisbury five days a week , you'll become part of a team that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing and professional development. You'll gain hands-on experience across routing, switching, firewalls, wireless networking and Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), while also having opportunities to build skills in SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and automation technologies. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who are passionate about developing others, making this a great opportunity to grow your career and deepen your expertise within a secure and rewarding environment. Security Clearance Level: Active or eligibility for Security Check clearance and eligibility for Developed Vetting clearance. What you'll be doing: Assisting with the design, build, deployment and support of enterprise network solutions. Supporting operational requirements and responding to incidents within secure and mission-critical environments. Monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting production network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewall and wireless technologies. Investigating complex service issues, recommending solutions and implementing approved changes following established processes. Handling support tickets and contributing to continual service improvement initiatives. Supporting the adoption of automation and infrastructure-as-code technologies including Ansible and Terraform. What you'll bring: A valid CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification, or a willingness to achieve certification with our support. Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls and wireless access points. Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System, Access Control Lists and other network-enabling technologies. Experience working within an Information Technology Infrastructure Library environment. Eligibility to obtain Developed Vetting clearance. It would be great if you had: Experience with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine). Experience managing and troubleshooting firewalls and other security devices. Knowledge of SDN (Software-Defined Networking) technologies such as Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure or VMware NSX. Working understanding of cloud networking solutions and principles. Experience using automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform. Experience with scripting or programming languages and network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark. TPBN1_UKTJ
Cisco Network Engineer in Kent employer: Sopra Steria
Join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of Aerospace and Defence, where your expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and KQL will directly contribute to enhancing security measures. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and innovative projects. Located in a dynamic environment, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the industry.
