Description
Network Device Build Engineer (LIS)

We are in search of a Network Device Build Engineer for our Leidos engineering capability. The successful Engineer will be required to deliver the IT provision service through the building and testing of spoke network devices and high grade cryptographic devices for a MOD system in support of UK National Security
Are you ready for your next career challenge?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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What you will do
Your primary responsibility will be to build testing of spoke network devices and high grade cryptographic devices for a MOD system in support of UK National Security. The role involves occasional visits to locations to perform technical health checks and equipment installations and locally performed upgrades. 
Out of hours support.  The on-call commitment will be based on a 1-in-9 rota of 7 day periods.  This begins at 08.00 on Monday and ends at 08.00 the following Monday.  It is a call-out service with obligation to return to site within 3 hours.  On-call engineers are free to leave site at the end of their working day and await call out. 
The successful candidate must attend and pass a 1 week funded course prior to becoming fully effective within the role.

What we are looking for
Essential
- The ability to gain and hold DV clearance
- Qualification: Cisco CCNA or CompTIA N+ certified
- Experience: of working in a NOC
- Behaviour: willing to learn and train in relevant network technology
- Behaviour: able to comply with security policy as a system administrator
- Behaviour: Able to follow direction from line managers, prioritize tasks ad maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Behaviour: able to liaise with other MoD service providers as part of providing the LIS provision service
-Behaviour: Ability to liaise with other MoD service providers as part of providing the capability service
Desirable
- Certification: foundation in service management such as ITIL
- Experience with configuration and administration of high-grade encryption devices
- Experience in supporting front end Voice over IP (VoIP) devices
- Experience with DM VPN protocol
- Experience with Active Directory to the limited extent of the application of group policy to client objects
Location: This role will be based in Herefordshire, with very occasional travel to other sites.
Clearance Required:
This role will require DV clearance.
For more information and guidance please visit:
https://government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
•    Dynamic Working 
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growthwhilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
Original Posting Date:
2024-10-31While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requi