Job Description

Please note - Candidates applying must be Sole UK National and eligible for minimum of UK Security Clearance (SC)

Parico is an established technology business with a history of delivering innovative and secure solutions to Public Sector customers across the United Kingdom. Our team are motivated individuals that help each other to do remarkable things every day. We face challenges together and we win together. At Parico, we deliver world-class solutions that transform the way that our clients use technology.

The Role

Parico is seeking a talented Senior Network Engineer who is smart, curious and prospers against the challenge of working closely with a small business to solve complex and challenging problems across the Public Sector landscape. You'll have the freedoms to be truly innovative to roll up your sleeves, get stuck into the detail of systems, and generally do what it takes to achieve incredible technical solutions to our customer's complex problems.

You will be part of a team developing greenfield systems and services for our clients, using cloud services and on-premise infrastructure components. You'll have the opportunity to shape operational platforms and services within a close-knit technical team. You'll have the freedom to apply your knowledge and experience whilst also recommending further technical 'good practice' and improvements to enhance all infrastructure capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

Architecting and engineering cutting-edge network infrastructure from the ground up -- designing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting systems that keep our customers connected and future-ready You'll be monitoring performance, integrity, and capacity to ensure seamless operations and lightning-fast responsiveness Resolving complex technical challenges with precision and creativity, becoming the go-to expert when things get tricky Automating repetitive tasks and processes to boost efficiency and free up time for innovation Mentoring junior engineers, share your expertise, and help shape the next generation of network talent. Collaborating with third-party providers and vendors to deliver robust, scalable network services that exceed expectations

Our Ideal Candidate:

Strong understanding of internal and external routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and network architecture best practices Proven experience managing enterprise-grade datacentre networks and implementing secure solutions (AAA, 802.1x, proxy services) aligned with NCSC guidance Advanced knowledge of core networking platforms and architectures: Cisco Nexus & IOS XE, VMware NSX Leaf-Spine, VXLAN overlays, DMVPN, Layer 3 Multicast/PIM Firewall IPS/IDS, AAA platforms (e.g., Cisco ISE) Hands-on experience with DevOps tools: JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket Desirable background in UK Defence (Army, RAF, Royal Navy)

What's in it for you?

A high-performance company culture and leadership team that are there to help you to progress your career quickly and thrive with endless opportunities. Kitted out with a full suite of tech goodies and any additional tech you may need with our work-from-home subsidy upon joining, so you can kit out your home office. 25 days of paid holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). 10 days at full pay for Armed Forces Reservist training. Private health insurance provided through AXA PPP and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program. Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle car scheme with Octopus Energy Discretionary company bonus Flexible Life Insurance, with a minimum of 2 x salary and rewards, provided by YuLife. Flexible working hours to support life admin as well as being able to work from home. Enhanced Private pension contributions, matched up to 5% We're family friendly, with Parico company policies built to support you, in all stages of life. If you're relocating to join the team, we'll provide a contribution to help with your costs.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 60,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Private medical insurance Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Farnborough GU14 6JG