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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - NSX - **Company:** gb Leonardo UK Ltd - **Location:** Yeovil, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £44,171.0 - £58,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Web Accessibility, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Virtualization, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Security Information and Event Management, Storage Virtualization, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Firewalls (Computer Science), SDN Network, Tools for Reporting, Terraform, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/network-engineer/leonardo-uk-ltd-job107834702 ## About the Role * Ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities. * Confidence to take ownership of solutions and represent networking in technical discussions. Core areas (must have): * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, QoS, VPNs, VLANs) * Network virtualisation (NSX-T): design, configuration, and support of NSX-based networking environments * Software-defined networking: implementation of logical switching, routing, and micro-segmentation * Integration of NSX networking within virtualised and platform environments (e.g. VCF) * Hands-on experience with Cisco or equivalent multi-vendor network equipment * Network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, segmentation) * Familiarity with virtualisation and cloud networking concepts * Network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools * Understanding of ITIL and service management frameworks * Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: * VMware NSX-T deep expertise and certification (or equivalent experience) * VCF networking integration (vSphere, vSAN, Aria Suite) * Overlay / underlay network design concepts * Automation of network configuration (Ansible, Terraform, APIs) * Integration with security tooling (SIEM, SOC platforms) * Cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid connectivity * Experience working in secure or regulated environments This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. ## Description * Design, configure, and support network virtualisation solutions (e.g. VMware NSX) within secure and enterprise environments * Take ownership of engineering delivery for one or more work packages, including planning, estimation, execution, and reporting. * Develop and review high- and low-level network designs and technical documentation. * Integrate and test network components, ensuring compliance with performance and security requirements. * Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical leadership to Network Engineers and Technicians. * Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and customers to ensure solutions meet requirements. * Drive continuous improvement and contribute to engineering standards and governance. 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