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Principal Systems Engineer - Networks (Contract)
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Principal Systems Engineer – Networks (Contract)
Basildon | Hybrid (3-5 days on-site) | Defence Programme
I'm currently supporting a major UK defence organisation as they expand their secure networking capability and are looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer with a strong networking background.
This role focuses on the design, implementation, and support of secure enterprise network environments, working across network architecture, lab infrastructure, and integration activities.
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We're keen to speak with engineers who have experience of:
- Enterprise Network Architecture
- TCP/IP & the OSI Model
- IPv4 Addressing
- VLAN Configuration
- Network Implementation & Deployment
- Cisco or enterprise networking environments
- NetConf
- Lab or test environments
- Network Security
- Safety Critical or Time Sensitive Networks (desirable)
You'll be supporting the design and maintenance of Leonardo's lab infrastructure, configuring systems, supporting trials activities, and helping deliver secure networking solutions for complex engineering programmes.
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