Principal Network Architect

1 day ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time
Job Title: Principal Network Engineer

About the Role:

Leonardo Cyber Division is seeking a highly skilled Principal Network Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert and arbitrator on design issues related to networks, gateways, and security enforcing functions applied to system and service components.

We are looking for a seasoned IT Network Engineer with proven mastery of networks, who wishes to broaden their experience in complex and sensitive intelligence environments across Cloud/Hybrid and On-Premise projects.

The Principal Network Engineer will need to build strong relationships with senior engineering leads within the IPT and Division, as well as with customer/user stakeholders and third parties on whom we depend for end-to-end service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop network solution designs to meet complex customer requirements.
  • Contribute to architectural documentation as part of high and low-level system designs.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring for other system engineers and technical architects.
  • Prepare and participate in key technical review events during the systems development life-cycle.
  • Engage directly in projects, work within secure facilities and network operations rooms, and produce deliverable artefacts in the delivery of contracted projects and services.
Requirements:
  • Demonstrable experience within a systems engineering or IT solution delivery role, preferably in a secure environment.
  • Strong all-round technical ability with an excellent working knowledge of network and systems infrastructure technologies.
  • Awareness of cyber security capabilities is advantageous.
  • Significant experience of network deployment for LAN/WAN and Data Centres.
  • Solid understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP models.
  • Networking cabling expertise including Fibre, Copper Ethernet, and configuration as well as networking hardware installation.
  • Strong knowledge of network security, not least covering Next Generation and Web Application firewalls.
  • Deep understanding of networking protocols and technologies (e.g., IPsec, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, QoS, MPLS, VoIP, etc.).
  • Network design knowledge and experience (HLD/LLD).
  • Cisco certification (minimum CCNA).
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools.
  • Understanding of cloud technologies and concepts.
  • Mastery of Networking services and components including Local and Wide Area Networking, Cisco networking to CCNP level.
Security Clearance:

The role requires the candidate to be a sole UK National with a current DV clearance.

Life at Leonardo:

With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

  • Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
  • Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
  • Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
  • Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
  • Company-funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
  • Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
  • Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
  • Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.


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