IT Senior Network Engineer

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: IT Senior Network Engineer, Network Engineering and Operations

Location: Cambridge, UK

Employment type: Full time, permanent

Job Purpose

The IT Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the engineering, implementation, and operations support of AVEVA’s enterprise network and security infrastructures. Work as a member of the Global IT Network Engineering and Operations Team supporting network and security infrastructures at multiple data centers and 40 offices worldwide.

Responsibilities

The individual will be involved in the following critical activities:

• This individual will focus primarily on implementing and supporting software applications used by the network team, including LogicMonitor, Algosec security policy management software, configuration backup software, and syslog servers.
• Design, implement and support AVEVA’s global network and network security infrastructures, SDWAN, LAN, WiFi, datacenter fabric, software-defined virtual networks, Cloud networking, firewalls, load balancers, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Content Deliver Networks (CDN), Cloud Proxies, DNS Security, VPN gateways, Network Admission Control, and other aspects of network security.
• Work with Network Team leadership to develop and measure Network KPIs and SLOs. Implement and support tools to enhance network observability and collect KPI metrics.
• Define and document network and security configuration standards and network designs that supports AVEVA’s converged networking infrastructure.
• Participate in network and security infrastructure engineering discussions and decisions.
• Provide Tier-3 and 4 support of network and security infrastructures, including leading network and security incidents response.
• Help provide 24x7 support coverage.
• Help mentor and train other engineers and operations support staff.
• Network automation with tools such as Ansible and Python.
• Consistently provide high quality work in a deadline driven environment.
• Accountable for accomplishing tasks both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of extensive hands-on experience working with IP networking and/or network security infrastructures.
• Hands-on advanced knowledge of networking technologies, including SDWAN, LAN, WiFi, remote access, routing and switching, Internet & BGP routing, DNS, cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP, VMWare), VoIP/Unified Communication, and networking protocols.
• Configuration, implementation and support of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, SSL encryption and decryption, web proxy, Web Application Firewalls, load balancers, DDoS protection, NAC and SIEM.
• Sound understanding of network access control, network segmentation and security best practices.
• Automation, scripting and programming skills such as Python and PowerShell
• Extensive hands-on experience working with various operating systems such as Windows and various UNIX variants (especially Linux and MacOS)
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including the use of Wireshark and packet analysis
• Extensive experience with implementing and using network monitoring tools and HPSM/ServiceNow. Hands-on experience of CMDB a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Cisco CCIE certification or similar level hands-on experience
• Experience working with Cisco networking and security products
• Cloud infrastructure (e.g. Azure, AWS) security knowledge and experience
• VMWare VCF networking and security

UK Benefits include:  

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

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Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

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About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.