Network Design Engineer

Tender description

Who Speclialist Work With Reporting to DE&S who are managing the project delivery of a number of networks and Information Systems. The incumbent will collaborate with multidisciplined technical architects, engineers, and other functions to deliver project outputs. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for development of an industry standard Service Delivery Pack, this is to include but not limited to: • Low Level Design • Combined Design Document (HLD/LLD) • Support Task Analysis • Security Impact Statement • Knowledge Articles • Work Instructions • Test Plans • Test Cases What Specialists Work On Lead the project engineering & documentation of DE&S assigned projects as part of the Design Authority under direction of the Network Architect for DeliveryTeam PMs. 1. Install hardware and software in accordance with the HLD & LLD. 2. Maintain hardware/software in accordance with design & support documentation, modifying network device configurations as requested. 3. Update or replace existing documents as directed. 4. Develop test procedures to prove correct configuration of solution in accordance with the documentation. 5. Establish the ‘As-is’ physical and logical state for assigned networks. 6. Produce the ‘To be’ rationalisation recommendations for authorisation by the NetworkArchitect. Where the Work Takes Place West Midlands Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements The contractor shall provide on-site attendance Outside of Working Hours (OWH) for the achievement of selected high priority deliverables. The Contractor will be required to work on the main site from day 1 and for the duration of the contract due to the specifics of the role with the potential to travel if required. Work Location West Midlands Security Clearance MOD DV Clearance is required on day 1 and for the duration of the Contract. Applicants must be a sole UK national (no dual nationals can be accepted) Additional T&Cs The Supplier and their representatives shall abide by: 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 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 Any supplier that puts forward the same candidate as another supplier will be rejected. If the post is vacated the Supplier shall ensure it's filled within 1 working week by a candidate who meets the criteria of this competition Skills & Experience Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Routing and Switching) Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) 3-5 years minimum demonstrable experience in project engineering of LAN & WAN technologies based on IP cryptography. Configuration and administration within a production environment of: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VPN/Tunnel technologies including IPSec, QoS. Required to work on the main site from day 1 and for duration of Contract due to specifics of role with potential to travel if required Nice to Haves CCIE (Routing and Switching) CCNA (Collaboration) CCNA (Security) Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer (PCEP) Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) (proof of course completion) 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 (e.g. PRTG, Splunk, Solar Winds) 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) No. of Specialists to Evaluate 6 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 No questions have been answered yet Budget range £750 daily rate (inclusive of agency fee)