Network Engineer Professional

Security isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good. You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued. Why this job matters: Our Engineering mantra is "Technical Excellence in Engineering" and we deliver some amazing technical capabilities for our customers which can only happen if we recruit, train and support our people. What you'll do:

• Contribute to the creation of high and low level network designs for complex IP networks, and be hands on implementing these solutions.
• Work directly with our customers to understand their requirements and use this to inform your solutions.
• Work with support teams to enable management and the ongoing support of deployed solutions.
• Provide some third line support to deployed solutions.
  
  Strong IP networking skills for Cisco.
• Have experience in designing, building, and providing third-line support for complex IP networks, that are secure, scalable, resilient and give high performance.
• Know how to create both high and low level designs.
• Be able to communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Have a desire to continually update, enhance and validate own skills.
You might even:
• Know how to use and have experience with LAN switching in small- and medium-scale data centre and enterprise environments, maybe including experience with RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG or SPB and first-hop resilience and security protocols.
• Have experience with and knowledge of enterprise and operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP or RSVP.
• Have knowledge of network design for security, potentially including firewall, IDS and IPS experience.
• Have exposure to Software Defined Networking principles, ideally with VMware NSX.
• Have experience of automation approaches, ideally with exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tooling such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform. Transferable experience with Cisco DNA is also welcomed.
  
  Salary: Competitive + 5k DV Bonus + Generous Benefits
Due to the sensitive nature of this role you will be required to have DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum will be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.,
• Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products
• On target Bonus
• 10% pension contribution
• Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications
• Flexible benefits/rewards including dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc.
• Well-being support for you and your family
• 3 days paid volunteering a year
• Flexible and smart working (subject to business needs)