Job summary

Network Operation's Specialist

An opportunity has arisen in the Information Management Network Team for a Network Specialist who will bring enthusiasm and dynamism to our team.

Key skills required for this role

Network Operations Specialist

Important

Network Operation Specialist

Job description

Network Operation's Specialist

An opportunity has arisen in the Information Management Network Team for a Network Specialist who will bring enthusiasm and dynamism to our team. You will be competent in Network Architecture / Design and ensure that our Network Infrastructure is compliant with / best practices. Internal and European travel will be required as part of the role.
Note: The candidate must be able to hold a security clearance level of DV (mandatory for the position) if not already cleared to that level.
What are we looking for from you?

• Minimum of Cisco CCDP / CCDA or equivalent certification / experience: Certification desirable (lapsed certification considered).
• Experience of working within a multi-classification Network environment is preferred.
• Previous Aerospace sector experience is desirable.
• Experience of Network Cryptography is desirable.

Here's what's in it for you
The IT sector is constantly evolving to keep pace with both technology and threat, therefore new solutions or changes to the current environment are required on a continual basis. You will be required to evaluate potential new solutions / options as they arise, and to review the current solutions / infrastructure with view to improvement.
Training on new platforms will be provided as they are introduced (for familiarity), and you will be encouraged to keep skills / certifications up to date.

The Role

• Review and recommend changes / improvements to the Network Infrastructure in accordance with MoD mandated / best practices.
• Lead or assist with examination of non-standard or project requirements from: end customers, internal product-facing teams, IT colleagues, support / outsourcing partners and others.
• Manage and own specific project lifecycles from instigation to operational handover.
• To assist with management of 3rd party suppliers and their delivery of solutions and services across (UK).
• Review and Approval of Project Documentation.
• Liaison with colleagues and support partners to form IT architecture.
• Support to project management colleagues in providing specialist technical input and consultancy for project activities.
• Creation of documentation and presentation materials in support of business activities.
• Close cooperation with the Security Operating Centre and Information Security teams to ensure the highest standards of secure design.