Network Engineer Professional , Ipswich, United Kingdom)

Job Title: Network Engineering Proffesional

Location: Ipswich / London

Salary: Competitive + 5k DV Bonus + Generous Benefits

Due to the sensitive nature of this role you will be required to have DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum will be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

Why this job matters:

Our Engineering mantra is “Technical Excellence in Engineering” and we deliver some amazing technical capabilities for our customers which can only happen if we recruit, train and support our people.

What you’ll do:

Contribute to the creation of high and low level network designs for complex IP networks, and be hands on implementing these solutions. Work directly with our customers to understand their requirements and use this to inform your solutions. Work with support teams to enable management and the ongoing support of deployed solutions. Provide some third line support to deployed solutions.

What you'll bring:

Strong IP networking skills for Cisco. Have experience in designing, building, and providing third-line support for complex IP networks, that are secure, scalable, resilient and give high performance. Know how to create both high and low level designs. Be able to communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to a range of technical and non-technical audiences. Have a desire to continually update, enhance and validate own skills.

You might even:

Know how to use and have experience with LAN switching in small- and medium-scale data centre and enterprise environments, maybe including experience with RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG or SPB and first-hop resilience and security protocols. Have experience with and knowledge of enterprise and operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP or RSVP. Have knowledge of network design for security, potentially including firewall, IDS and IPS experience. Have exposure to Software Defined Networking principles, ideally with VMware NSX. Have experience of automation approaches, ideally with exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tooling such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform. Transferable experience with Cisco DNA is also welcomed.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Our ambition focuses on recruiting and retaining people who are under-represented in our workforce. Including those from ethnic minority groups, disabled and neurodiverse people and women. However, diversity does not end there and anyone with different backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages or stages of life, disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Find out more about BT’s D&I manifesto by searching on our website.

What's in it for you:

Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products On target Bonus 10% pension contribution Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications Flexible benefits/rewards including dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc. Well-being support for you and your family 3 days paid volunteering a year Flexible and smart working (subject to business needs)

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. So, if you're excited about this role but your past-experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, don’t worry – we’d still love you to apply!