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Lockheed Martin
Senior Network Engineer
Havant Hybrid 5-10 yrs exp Defense and Space Manufacturing 113,925 employees
Lan/WanSwitchingRoutingFirewallsVpn
Requirements
Candidates should have 5-10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering with a strong understanding of networking protocols and security paradigms. Relevant professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or CISSP are highly desired alongside a degree or equivalent experience.
Job Description
Location
Havant - Hybrid
Senior Network Engineer Job Description
We are looking to recruit for a Senior IT Network Engineer to assist in the delivery of excellent, cost effective IT networks in classified environments
The Network Engineer will engage with 3rd party providers, contracted resources and managed service partners ensuring the secure design, operational stability, documentation, availability and security of all network related infrastructure and services on a day to day basis.
The role requires a working knowledge of a broad set of networking technologies including (but not limited to) LAN/WAN, switching, routing, firewalls, VPN, remote access, network infrastructure, protocols and services, load balancing, and traffic prioritisation.
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Desired Skills
Havant - Hybrid
Senior Network Engineer Job Description
We are looking to recruit for a Senior IT Network Engineer to assist in the delivery of excellent, cost effective IT networks in classified environments
The Network Engineer will engage with 3rd party providers, contracted resources and managed service partners ensuring the secure design, operational stability, documentation, availability and security of all network related infrastructure and services on a day to day basis.
The role requires a working knowledge of a broad set of networking technologies including (but not limited to) LAN/WAN, switching, routing, firewalls, VPN, remote access, network infrastructure, protocols and services, load balancing, and traffic prioritisation.
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructures including LAN and WAN
- Configure and manage advanced network hardware and services: routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers.
- Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, and troubleshoot complex network issues using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Implement and enforce network security policies, including firewall configurations, access management, and secure remote access protocols.
- Lead highlevel network projects, including technology upgrades, migrations, and deployment of cutting-edge networking solutions.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with customers, IT teams, and management to ensure optimal network operations and project delivery.
- Stay abreast of emerging networking technologies, security paradigms, and industry best practices to recommend improvements.
Desired Skills
- Appropriate degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience/combined education and specialized training commensurate with assignment
- Relevant certifications demonstrating advanced expertise: CCNP, CCIE, CCDP, CISSP.
- Indepth understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and advanced routing strategies.
- Proven hands on experience in network design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting complex enterprise systems.
- Expertise in network security, firewall configuration, secure remote access, and incident response.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities.
- Strong communication and ability to lead, support and guide a team. Comfortable switching between supporting others’ ideas and taking the lead to drive projects to completion
- Typically 5–10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
- Experience with SDWAN, VoIP, and advanced routing strategies is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor DegreeProfessional Certificate
Skills
Lan/WanSwitchingRoutingFirewallsVpnNetwork infrastructureLoad balancingTraffic prioritisationCapacity planningNetwork securityTcp/ipBgpOspfVlansQosSdwan
About Lockheed Martin
The world relies on what we do. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with offices across the U.S. and around the globe, our team delivers solutions that strengthen national security, shape industries and push engineering and technology to new levels. We collaborate to win. We put our customers first. And we perform with excellence. The best careers are built at Lockheed Martin. Join us.
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