Network Architect / Engineer

Cheadle, Cheshire
Akkodis

Network Architect / Engineer

Cheadle – Permanent

The Hardware Network Architect / Engineer serves as the primary technical authority for network-related aspects of projects. This role leads the network engineering process, encompassing design, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of network setups within the challenging underwater environment.

Effective communication is crucial, regularly updating the Work Package, Project, Solution Engineering, or Hardware Engineering Manager on progress and issues related to assigned tasks. Keeping the Team Leader informed, sharing insights into challenges, successes, as well as any risks and issues encountered.

Responsibilities:

As the Network Architect:

• Specify, capture and manage the requirement set.
• Define project network architecture including definition of all protocols, quality of service, addressing scheme and cyber security measures.
• Define the network test & integration strategy.
• Agree the Integration, Verification and Validation Methods.

As the Network Engineer:

• Satisfy the requirement set through design and development activities.
• Implement the network architecture in physical form, fit and function.
• Define the network test and acceptance specifications.
• Demonstrate compliance to the requirements set through integration, verification and validation activities including production of test reports and certificates.

Acting as both:

• Develop and agree a Work Package Plan and Schedule with the relevant Engineering Manager and then take responsibility for completion of the assigned Work Package tasks in accordance with the Plan and Schedule, requesting assistance as needed.
• Support colleagues working in the Thales team throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work collaboratively with production (industry) and procurement departments to produce cost effective, manufacturable and testable hardware solutions.
  • Work collaboratively with the software teams to capture the needs, integrate and test the solution.
  • Provide support to the preparation of detailed estimates and bids (if required).
  • Provide support to production (industry) as required,e.g. respond to Problem Reports and Change Requests
• Provide support for trials and integration as required.

Skills required:

Essential:

• 5+ years of experience in LAN/WAN administration (engineer).
• 10 years of experience in LAN/WAN architecture (architect).
• Engineering background with relevant HNC, HND or Degree.
• Designing IP based networks.
• Network security, using ACLs, Statefull Firewalls and Stateless Firewalls.
• Solid understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack.
• Solid understanding of the ISO protocol stack.
• Understanding of Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF and Multicast PIM.
• Linux experience (command line/scripting).
• Requirements Management and Development Skills.
• General understanding of Engineering Development lifecycles.

Desirable:

• DOORS
• Cisco accreditation or equivalent.
• JIRA
• Multi-vendor operating systems.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent.

Adecco – AKKA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.