Network Technical Engineer – NRP Project

About the role

The University of Sussex is seeking a talented Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure Team. You will be a key member of  the University’s flagship Network Replacement Project, which is working to provide a modern network that will underpin transformative learning experiences and enable world-leading research.

You will be a key member of the project team, and will provide leadership, guidance, and expertise in delivering the components of a new network.

About you

As a Network Engineer, you will leverage your extensive expertise in LAN and WAN, IP address management, firewalls, security access control systems to deliver innovative solutions and ensure network stability and security.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Active participation for the support of waN, sites LAN, routing, WI-FI, firewall and network security, IPAM, network access control,
• Collaborating with other teams to ensure IT systems and solutions being adopted meet the evolving needs of the University and its students and researchers

Knowledge of the following: 

• Enterprise firewall management 
• Network Access Control systems (preferably Clearpass)
• WiFi management system
• IP Address Management experience using Infoblox solutions or equivalent 

You should have experience of the following:

• routers and routing protocols
• managing and configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switches
• network services such as DNS and DHCP
• IP Address Management experience using Infoblox solutions or equivalent 
• network cabling technologies including both structured cabling and fibre optic network cables.
• designing, configuring and troubleshooting Juniper networks

Qualifications / Skills & Experience:

• 3 years of relevant Network experience within information security/technology focused on networking.
• Cisco switching & wireless, Cisco Security.
• Formal certification including Juniper, Cisco CCNP or multiple CCNA across Network technologies/areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships to understand client requirements.
• Ability to deliver against deadlines and agreed SLA targets.
• Ability to take ownership of an issue or task and see it through to completion.
• Previous troubleshooting and support experience.

About our Division

Please find further information regarding the division at IT Services & Sussex Projects: University of Sussex

Why work here

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

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