IP Network Engineer

• Liaison with customer, design authority and project manager to capture all user and system requirements in order to define the design requirements specification. Create full system design extrapolating from high level pre sales design documents and gathered requirements.
• Implement & test the service & run testing campaigns on the Systems Reference Model
• Lead the Verification, Validation and Test (VV&T) stage of the project coordinating support from other groups as necessary
• Provide support for the service transition into operations, from final install to handover, ensuring that suitable information and awareness are provided to relevant operational staff.
• Reporting directly to the Network Engineering Team Lead you will be responsible for designing Baseband Networks predominately using Cisco based equipment to meet military requirements, on a UK Government SATCOM Contract.

• Experience of IP systems.
• Current CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Routing & Switching or equivalent.
• Knowledge of test methods for the above mentioned technologies.
• Knowledge of SATCOM, This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop.

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

This role will suit someone who has worked in Telecoms / Communications focusing on communication structures and has a current CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification and is interested in achieving more Cisco certifications

You will be joining the small team of SATCOM Network Engineering working primarily in Stevenage with regular UK travel for build and test stages at customer sites.

As a highly visible and highly focused on VOIP, you'll be encouraged to bring ideas to the table and gain responsibility for shaping the VOIP systems, including Design, installation and commissioning.

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