Network Engineer-Staff

Background This is an opportunity to join the Information Services department based at AESC’s Sunderland-based manufacturing facilities. Information Services manage all aspects of the IT infrastructure and information systems required to support the company’s UK operations, including its expansion into its new Sunderland-based Gigafactory. Participating in network-related projects and changes. Planning, installation, configuration and commissioning of new network architecture, infrastructure and solutions in conjunction with the network architect. Supporting the Operations team in network-related incident and problem management. Root-cause analysis and counter-measure creation and implementation. Supporting the network architect and the wider IS team in managing network security within the company’s enterprise, manufacturing and datacentre networks. Maintaining and promoting network-related policies, processes, procedures and documentation. Working closely with team colleagues, UK business departments, contacts within other regional plants and the Global-IS function. Regular, network-related reporting to both IS and business management. Experience of participating in IT network-related projects, changes and planning activities. Proficiency in the use of network management access tools, ideally Cisco Identity Services Engine. Demonstrable IT skills with relevant experience of supporting network and network management services and infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. Some specific areas of interest or expertise such as Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, cyber-security, hardware infrastructure or routing protocols (e.g., Experience of wireless / wired network management, specifically Cisco C9800 and Catalyst Centre. Working-level knowledge of Cisco ACI Datacentre, Cisco DNAC and Cisco Wi-Fi. Understanding of vSphere virtual switches. A relevant IT degree. Flexibility to travel occasionally.