Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Clearance Level: High 'DV' Developed Vetting

Pay Range: £44,700.00-£57,300.00

• Participate in PI Planning:
  Actively engage in Program Increment (PI) planning events to estimate, track, and commit to network-related features and stories.
• Support Sprint Ceremonies:
  Attend daily stand-ups, backlog refinement sessions, sprint planning, and system demos.
• Manage Network Backlog:
  Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize technical debt, network enablers, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Enable Continuous Delivery:
  Apply SAFe principles to build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline for network infrastructure.

• Design & Implement Systems:
  Core network architecture development including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Cloud environments.
• Network Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Develop automation scripts using Ansible, Terraform, or Python to automate routing, switching, and firewall deployments.
• Maintain Network Security:
  Implement robust security policies, access controls, and encryption standards across all environments.
• Optimize Performance:
  Monitor network health, troubleshoot complex infrastructure bottlenecks, and resolve system anomalies.

• Cross-Functional Support:
  Partner with Dev Ops, Software Engineering, and Security teams to integrate network requirements into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Document Network Architecture:
  Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of network topologies, enabler stories, and standard operating procedures.
• Mentor Team Members:
  Share Agile engineering practices and network automation knowledge with junior peers.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Network Engineering: 4+ years of experience with enterprise routing, switching, firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto).
• Network Automation:
  Proven experience with Python, Ansible, Terraform, or Git workflow processes.
• Certifications (Preferred): CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIP.

• SAFe
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
• Agile Tooling:
  Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Azure Dev Ops, or similar Agile project management software.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  Certified SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Dev Ops, or SAFe Practitioner (SP).

• Communication:
  Ability to explain complex technical network infrastructure concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong analytical mindset to quickly unblock network dependencies within a fast-paced sprint environment.
• Adaptability:
  Eagerness to embrace shifting priorities and continuous learning in a Dev Ops-focused landscape.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.