Network Engineer

About the job 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Network Engineer to join our existing experienced team.

What do we look for in a Network Engineer?

Do you feel as comfortable building and supporting production LANs as you do global WANs?  

Can you implement firewall rules from an application's bespoke requirements?

Are you a tinkerer able to lab and POC new technologies while also able to be a CLI-jockey?

Do you want to work in an organisation working on latest technologies and incorporating solutions in an innovative way?

Are you ready to learn about Secure by Design methodologies from a company working in National Security & Defence? 

A willingness to travel worldwide.

Essential Skills: 

Implementation and Support of; 

• Wide Area Network Architecture 
• Network Routing Protocols – OSPF, BGP 
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Network Security Infrastructure – e.g. IKEv2, NGFWs
• Creating configuration guides and implementing from High Level and Low Level Designs 

Desirable Skills: 

Implementation and Support of;  

• Data Centre Network Architecture – Spine/Leaf Fabric, EVPN, BGP, Geneve 
• High Assurance IP Encryptors (HAIPE) 
• Infrastructure Automation and Orchestration technologies (e.g. Ansible, Terraform etc.) 
• Whitebox Network Infrastructure (e.g. Mellanox, Cumulus Linux, Nvidia Networking)
• Support and Troubleshooting of NSX
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent experience

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.

Why join SiXworks?

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces. We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation

SiXworks' expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Perks at Work scheme.
• Contributory company pension.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.
• Casual dress.
• Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must be a UK sole national and either have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK )

SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity.  By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: 

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SiXworks recognises the benefits of Reserve service to Country, Company and individual.

We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply.