Network Engineer

If you have a passion for Network Engineering and would like to further your career as a Network Engineer, then we would welcome you to join us here at Capital One. As a leading Financial Services provider, we offer a diverse and inclusive cultural working environment, alongside cutting edge technology for you to continue learning and developing in. You'll support Capital One UK's Network Infrastructure ensuring our technologies meet Capital One`s continuously updating requirements. This role will encompass technical analysis, project design/delivery, support BAU services and contributing to the wider organization. The Engineer will be expected to have excellent Cisco Data Centre or Service Provider knowledge, with experience across infrastructure platforms (Cisco NX-OS and ACI, Palo Alto, Versa SD-WAN based services and some knowledge on AWS networking ). You will work as part of the 24

• 7 On-Call Rota as required. Some out of hours' work will also be required.
What you'll do
• Work as part of a high performing team with a can-do attitude.
• Provide Operations Support for the entire Network & Firewall infrastructure including participation in the On-call Rota
• Become SME (Subject Matter Expert) for at least 1 technology platform, to drive future direction through refresh activity and Service Improvements.
• Deliver Change to the Infrastructure as required through Refresh, BAU and Security Compliance activities.
• Support Capital One's Network Services, this includes:
• Troubleshooting incidents
• Supporting other teams to achieve their goals where applicable
• Provide/produce supporting documentation.
• Working within Cloud Engineering teams to understand future changes to Systems, Services and Skills required to support.
• Be a custodian to service through consultancy and implementation activities
• Working closely and building a relationship with Critical Suppliers (Carriers, 3rd Party Call Centres, System Manufacture Support etc...)
• Adopting our Agile working methods for Delivery and Business-As-Usual functions
  
  Excellent working knowledge of Cisco Enterprise DC and WAN components; Cisco ACI, NX-OS, and BGP. Along with knowledge of requisite hardware platforms.
• Excellent technical knowledge of networking/security infrastructure technologies; Versa SD-WAN, Palo Alto, Versa SD-WAN, F5 Appliances.
• Good working knowledge of Amazon Web Services; Specifically, around connectivity requirements; Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPCs, NACLs, SGs.
• Good understanding of network Automation platforms
• Experience of networking tooling such as Solarwinds, Netbrain and Wireshark.
• Strong understanding of security principles and how they apply to infrastructure technologies.
• Working with virtual teams using multiple & varied supplier engagement models
• Exposure to Agile / Kanban methodology.
  
  At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.
Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham Office We have a hybrid working model which offers you the flexibility to work from our offices and from home, when you need to. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you
• Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café
What You Should Know About How We Recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:
• REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.