Network Engineer Programmability Pillar

Tender description

Summary of the work DE&S requires an Enterprise Network Service to provide 3rd line support utilising suitably SQEP DV cleared UK nationals to provide on-site network engineering services across a number of systems. The team reports to the System Operating Authority for day to day prioritisation of tasks according to the Operational tempo. Specialist role Designer Expected Contract Length Feb 20-Mar 21. Option- Apr 21- Mar 22 Latest start date Monday 3 February 2020 Maximum Day Rate £750 inclusive of Agency Fee Who Speclialist Work With The Enterprise Network Service requires a 3rd line support team comprising of DV cleared UK nationals of suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) to provide on-site network engineering support. This role will report to the System Operating Authority that manage a number of networks and Information Systems. What Specialists Work On 1. Perform IT Service Management activities for the network, including but not limited to: incident management, problem management, change management, configuration management, knowledge management, and service validation and testing. 2. To be in attendance during normal working hours (NWH). 3. To occasionally work outside of working hours (OWH) to conduct pre-planned change activity. 4. To travel to other sites to conduct network support. These support tasks may last several days. Not less than 1 in 8 weeks will be spent at sites other than normal work site. Skills & Experience • Cisco Network Programmability Design and Implementation Specialist (CNPDIS), or, • Cisco Network Programmability Developer Specialist (CNPDS), or, • CCNP (any) and Python Certified Associate Programmer (PCAP), or, • CCNP (any) and Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE). • 3-5 years experience supporting complex Campus LAN & WAN networks based on IP cryptography. • Demonstratable experience in the development of SD-WAN implementations. • Configuration of automated software image and device discovery features within Cisco DNA centre. • Must complete the Supplier Assurance Questionnaire at: http://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ using assessment reference: RAR-2GC7YBRM Cyber Risk profile: Moderate Nice to Haves • CCNA (Collaboration) • CCNA (Routing and Switching) • CCNA (Security) • Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) • L3 TRL cryptographic equipment (Catapan) (proof of course completion) • Implementation and administration of encrypted IP tunnelling of classified network traffic across various bearers. • OSPF configuration and management, EIGRP, BGP, L3 TRL Catapan, Nexus-OS, Linux OS, QoS and DSCP marking, Policy Based Routing, logging and analysis tools, DMVPN, Cisco networking equipment. • Dell networking equipment, Juniper firewall equipment, Oracle Communications equipment, VoIP and video teleconferencing, RBAC administration and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). Work Location West Midlands Working Arrangments 5 days a week (excluding Bank Holidays) assumed 230 working days per year Mon to Fri 08:30 to 17:00 1 x NE from this team is to be on-call OWH. This is assumed to be a 1-in-9 rotation amongst the team unless personnel shortages necessitate a higher frequency. On-call response obligations include: a. Respond to a phone call within 30 minutes (i.e. answer or return a call and maintain voice communications with on-site personnel thereafter). b. Attend a main site within 1 hour. c. Attend any user site within UK within 24 hours. Security Clearance MOD held DV required on day 1 of the appointment and for the duration of the Contract. Additional T&Cs DEFCON 5J(Edn 18/11/16)-Unique Identifiers DEFCON 76(Edn 12/06)-Contractor’s Personnel at Government Sites DEFCON 501(Edn 11/17)-Definitions and Interpretations DEFCON 522(Edn 11/17)-Payment and Recovery of Sums Due DEFCON 658(Edn 10/17)-Cyber DEFCON 659A(Edn 02/17)-Security Measures (A Security Aspects Letter will be provided following Contract Award) DEFCON 660(Edn 12/15)-Official-Sensitive Security Requirements DEFCON 703(Edn 08/13)-Intellectual Property Rights - Vesting in the Authority No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Ability to work with others in a high pressure, Operational Environment that frequently manages conflicting priorities. • Ability to make decisions under pressure. • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders. • Ability to work as a team. Assessment Method Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Please could you advise on the expected length of contract? What is the expected end date? The information in the advert is incorrect. The initial contract period will be from Feb 2020 to July 2021, with an option to extend for 6 months. 2. Please could you confirm the IR35 status for this opportunity? "This role falls outside the IR35, concluded by using the ‘check employment status for tax’ online tool https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/check-employment-status-for-tax/cluster/. " 3. Is there an incumbent in place? Yes, there is an incumbent in place for this role 4. is there an incumbent in this role? or consultant providing the service? please advise, thank you Yes, there is an incumbent in place for this role 5. Please could you confirm the IR35 status for this opportunity. This role falls outside the IR35, concluded by using the ‘check employment status for tax’ online tool https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/check-employment-status-for-tax/cluster/. 6. When will interviews take place? Suggested interview dates are 21-23 January 2020. There is also the possibility for teleconference interviews for those unable to attend in person.