Network Engineer Consultant

• System infrastructure, and network design and commissioning (including various aspects e.g. installation, config management, patching, updates).
• Development and maintenance of system operational procedures (including IT and security hygienic practices).
• Effective communications with various stakeholders including programme management, external stakeholders, partners, suppliers creating and carrying out operational test procedures.
• Training maintenance team members and operators.
• Identify risks in a prioritised order along with implementing mitigating actions to reduce them., Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from Daintta office (London or Cheltenham) or on client site as required.

• 5 years+ experience with IT and network infrastructure (servers, switches, firewalls, WAN, LAN, routers, proxy servers), their management software, IT and security tooling setup, and applying policy-based processes.
• Experience in designing and commissioning systems aligned with recognised standards and certifications, particularly around network security.
• Experience in virtualisation, containerisation, and databases technologies installation and management.

• Experience working across both Windows and Linux OS. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Writen and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management.
• An inquisitive approach to problem-solving and ability to develop concise solutions to difficult challenges.
• You have UK security clearance at SC or above or are eligible and willing to go through clearance.

Desirable:

• Experience in cyber security hygiene practices and cyber security technologies
• Experience in satellite communication, optical fibre systems
• Experience of the OSI or TCP/IP model
• Experience configuring Syslog

We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

Time Off:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 days annual training leave with a dedicated training budget
• Up to 3 days annual volunteering leave - give back to the community
• Competitive maternity, paternity, shared parental leave & compassionate leave

Health & Wellness:

• Comprehensive Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support services
• £2,000 Flex Cash Allowance, paid pro-rata over the year

Financial Benefits:

• 5% pension contribution
• Discretionary company awards and bonuses, based on performance and company targets

Professional Development

• Up to £1,000 annual training budget (access to additional training and development budget via business case)
• Up to 5 days annual training leave
• 1 professional membership paid annually
• Up to £200 of additional IT budget for new joiners

Perks

• Free breakfast every Tuesday in the London office
• Fortnightly drinks - in London
• Regular social events, quizzes, and guest workshops
• Huckletree perks - including gym and restaurant discounts
• Employee referral programme
• Monthly breakfast club in our Cheltenham office