Overview

Thorn SDS is a UK specialist Managed Service Provider. We empower technology professionals and organisations across the Space, Defence, and Security sectors — and now, we’re growing our team with a Network Engineer who’s ready to make an impact.

This is a full-time, on-site role (5 days per week) at a secure location in Hereford. You’ll be operating at SFIA Level 3, shaping and supporting mission-critical network infrastructure in highly specialised environments. Some UK travel with overnight stays may be required.

Security Clearance

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a high level of security clearance prior to appointment. (See: Gov.UK – United Kingdom Security Vetting)

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll configure, manage and improve network environments across a wide range of technologies and responsibilities, including:

• Configuring and managing routers and switches to ensure optimal performance
• Implementing and managing routing protocols to facilitate efficient data transmission
• Designing and implementing VLAN configurations and network segmentation
• Working with network virtualisation to enhance scalability and flexibility
• Implementing and managing cloud networking solutions
• Developing automation scripts for network tasks and keeping up to date with network automation best practice
• Producing comprehensive network designs based on project requirements and industry standards
• Configuring network devices to established designs, monitoring performance, producing reports and proactively implementing improvements
• Deploying infrastructure through later delivery phases, troubleshooting implementation issues, supporting end users, contributing to PI planning and collaborating across teams, and enabling or guiding others to achieve results