Network Engineer

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Summary of the work A Network Engineer is required to support existing BAU teams with the support of all network engineer related functions in the Hendon Data Centre whilst also acting as a network engineer for a large priority project. Specialist role Technical Architect Expected Contract Length 12 months. Latest start date Monday 29 April 2019 Maximum Day Rate £425. Who Speclialist Work With PNC network-team and Stakeholders offering support for BAU legacy services, programmes &projects. To deliver some of Network design-work, external stakeholder engagement should be expected. Responsible for operational-support &delivery of design-specifications. Activities required to understand following technologies: • Primarily Cisco switch and router configuration. Specifically 6500, 2900 series switches RT101 routers, • Firewall-configuration Cisco PIX and ASA series, Checkpoint 12400 and 5400 models. Knowledge of :- • Proxies Trustwave applied as web proxies &Clearswift applied as mail proxy. Network-administration of DNS &mail servers Microsoft &open-source. Network administration of proxy, DNS and mail-servers. • Bespoke-administration of automated FTP and SMTP mail-transfer system What Specialists Work On Primarily supporting Subject Matter Experts with live service issues. The specialist shall also articulate specifications to a level that an implementation team can use, and refine these specifications with technical colleagues and delivery partners. Specialist expertise shall be available to consult with such as live service teams and other specialist technical teams. Skills & Experience • Over last 3-5 years have an understanding of core network concepts as applied to classic Cisco network components applied in switching and routing. • Over last 3-5 years have experience and ability to fault-find on complex networks. Able to apply toolsets within the Cisco IOS and external tools provided by SNMP and network-sniffing applications. • Over last 3-5 years have experience of administration of firewalls specifically Cisco ASA and PIX and Checkpoint. Familiarity in configuration/modification of policies to effect business change. Nice to Haves • Knowledge and experience of building, configuring, transitioning, administering and supporting infrastructure technologies and solutions such as: Cisco ACI/UCS. • Knowledge and experience of proactively resolving technical problems, ensuring that technical solutions continue to meet business requirements taking accountability for actions taken and decisions made. • Demonstrable evidence of responding to incident reports, ensuring relevant prioritisation and detail to allow for effective investigation. • Knowledge of proxy management both mail and web proxies as applied within DMZs. Work Location Based in Hendon (North West London) . Working Arrangments The post is based at Hendon and most physical duties will be carried out at this site. Some meetings can be by conference call, but significant design meetings are expected to be face-to-face at a Home Office location or partner visit. Existing Subject Matter can assist post holders on information and requirements. Security Clearance SC or ability to be SC cleared and will require NPPV3. Additional T&Cs T&S will not be payable for travel to sites within the M25. Travel outside of the M25 will be subject to the Home Office T&S policy. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Seek constructive outcomes in discussions. • Actively involve colleagues and partners to deliver an outcome. • Challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress. • Make recommendations for decisions and options. • Personal management of time within a team to best deliver the scope of work. Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is the role outside IR35? The role is outside IR35. 2. Is there an incumbent? There is no incumbent. 3. Is the quoted rate of £425 correct?? this is VERY low. The rate is correct; it is outside IR35. 4. Is this role 5 days onsite per week Yes, this is 5 days a week based at Hendon