Operations & Exercises DCIS Network Engineer for NATO with security clearance
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Job Summary
Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization
As an Operations & Exercises DCIS Network Engineer you will serve as a senior-level technical authority (Level 3 support) within NATOs highly dynamic and mission-critical network environment. This role sits at the intersection of operational continuity exercise readiness and strategic infrastructure evolution.
Responsibilities:
Provide advanced Level 3 support for complex enterprise network environments.
Lead the technical resolution of high-impact and high-severity incidents.
Perform in-depth analysis of recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Identify opportunities for service optimization and operational improvements and drive their implementation.
Contribute to the design planning and implementation of network enhancements and new projects.
Ensure technical correctness operational readiness and minimal service impact during changes and deployments.
Validate and support network changes in line with governance and change management processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams external partners and service stakeholders.
Maintain accurate technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
Ensure that on Routing and Switching elements remote routine maintenance throughout NATO sites is performed
Coordinate with sites for Routing and Switching elements centralisation standardisation and best practices
Liaise and collaborate internally throughout the NCI Agency Service Line infrastructures and to external organisations for fault rectification activities
Being responsible for the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures
Coordinates and performs routing infrastructures design configuration and maintenance activities for all appointed NATO exercise scenarios and Operations
Performing the practical evaluation of management tools and capabilities
Ensure a common understanding of the available toolsets and method of utilization within the centralised and distributed user base
Investigating and proposing long term solutions to encountered equipment and configuration problems
When required coordinates on-site surveys validations and system acceptance testing into the Routing infrastructure
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
A minimum requirement of a Bachelors degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience. Alternatively exceptionally the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidates particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency that is at least 8 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
At least 8 years progressive experience in complex network engineering roles.
Design implementation and support scalable enterprise network infrastructures leveraging BGP MPLS IPv6 OSPF IS-IS IP multicast Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN).
Active CCNP (Enterprise Service Provider) certification is required.
Deep knowledge of BGP including route reflectors confederations communities path manipulation and filtering (iBGP eBGP policy control).
Proficient in QoS design shaping policing and classification techniques for converged networks. Extensive experience in fine-tuning QoS policies to support mission-critical applications and voice services. Knowledge of QoS configuration and traffic classification models (CBWFQ LLQ and WRED).
Proven expertise in IPv6 implementation troubleshooting and dual-stack environments with a strong focus on IPv6 adoption and transition strategies.
Deep knowledge and experience with: policy-based routing route aggregation and summarization redistribution VRF MPLS traffic engineering.
In-depth knowledge of multicast protocols (PIM sparse/dense mode IGMP MSDP Anycast RP) and their use in real-world deployments. Configuration and troubleshooting of multicast protocols.
Proficient in datacenter and switching technologies (STP MSTP RapidPVST EtherChannel LACP Virtual Stack StackWise Cisco Nexus NX-OS Spine-Leaf Architecture VXLAN)
Strong troubleshooting skills with tools like Wireshark NetFlow and SNMP. Knowledge of network monitoring concepts.
Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies.
Familiarity with DevNet API integrations and network programmability.
Knowledge of network security best practices (ACLs firewalls VPNs IPSec AAA Role Based Access Control Public Key Infrastructure security-hardening concepts).
Proficient in network automation and scripting (Python Ansible Terraform).
A minimum of 2 years experience with the configuration and operation of HP Network Automation or equivalent network automation and orchestration systems
A minimum of 4 years experience with the configuration and operation of Network Monitoring and Event Management systems ideally CA Spectrum
Proven experience in the use of an Incident Management System such as BMC Remedy
A high level of knowledge of network system and application-level troubleshooting techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of command-and-control systems
Extensive technical management expertise in C2 management
Broad knowledge of C2 systems and software maintenance procedures
Experience in Site and Systems Evaluation and Inspection
Experience of preparing test plans technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Autonomous problem-solver and drives towards results
Experience in configuration management practices and tools
Knowledge of ITIL IT service management model
Experience and applied knowledge of Service Transition
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