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Network Designer (SC Cleared)
NETWORK DESIGNER
Role Summary
We have an exciting new contract opportunity based in Christchurch as a Network Designer.
The role will be an initial 12-month contract and will provide you with the opportunity to use cutting edge commercial and military technologies, you will design and help develop the solutions for the operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Understanding and interpreting customer requirements;
- Creation of high level and detailed network designs;
- Developing an understanding of existing commercial, military networks and communications;
- Innovate and push the boundaries to create new and novel network related products;
- Develop network designs into prototypes and deliverable solutions;
- Production of technical network documentation and drawings;
- Support to product lifecycles, including verification, validation and product compliance;
- Support to planning and estimating;
- Management of technical risks;
Key skills & qualifications
Skills & Qualifications(some of):
- Track record of Enterprise, Project, System or Product level network designs;
- Secure network solutions, including use of CIS Benchmarks, NCSC, DISA STIG and JSP;
- Cisco range of devices, including Nexus, Catalyst, ASA, ISR, ASR, ISE;
- Firewalls, including Juniper, McAfee, Palo Alto
- Crypto devices, including Catapan
- Virtualisation technologies such as VMware VCF and NSX;
- Network monitoring tools and management, such as SolarWinds;
- VPN Connectivity, such as IPsec, SSL, L2TP, MPLS and DMVPN;
- System Engineering tools and processes; Desirable Skills:
- Comms Links including Data Links, 3G, 4G, 5G, Satellite, Terrestrial and Bearers;
- Software Defined Radios (SDR) experience;
- Familiarity of MOD networking programmes, theatre connectivity and global connectivity;
- Connectivity on the move;
- Commercial and military SATCOM solutions;
What we’re looking for in you
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-developed analytical/ problem solving/ decision making skills.
- Strong organisational skills who is adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Stakeholder management skills.
Location: Christchurch
Rate: £76.99 per hour (inside IR35)
AAP3 is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
