Network Engineer

Are you an experienced Network & Security Engineer looking for your next move? If you want to be part of a friendly & inclusive team that is passionate about driving things forward, and you enjoy working on a mix of BAU (business as usual) and projects, we may just have the role for you!

We are thrilled to announce an incredible 12-month fixed term contract opportunity for a Network Engineer to join our Technology Infrastructure Platform and Networks team. In this role, you'll provide technical expertise to deliver and maintain compliant and performant network data and security services across YBS.

This is a hybrid role; remote working and a small amount of onsite presence in our Bradford office (1 to 2 days per month). There is also a requirement for on call (usually 1 in every 8 weeks) & adhoc out of hours working. There is the possibility of needing to attend site out of hours in an emergency when on-call, so candidates should ideally be within an hour of Yorkshire Drive office in Bradford.

About the role

As Network Engineer, you’ll provide daily support of incidents and change requests within the Network Service Data Team. You will -

• Be responsible for the installation, configuration and support of Production, Non-Production and Disaster Recovery Networking infrastructures

• Work on other tasks that will include design, documentation and subsequent installation, configuration and support of infrastructure required to sustain the various phases of Network implementation, from development through to live transition and support

About you

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience designing, implementing and supporting LAN/ WAN networks
• A good understanding of Internet Protocol (IP) networks
• Track record in implementing security techniques around Internet facing services
• DNS and DHCP in Windows/ Unix and Internet environment experience
• Understanding of vulnerability assessment/ penetration testing
• Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, Spanning-Tree, VPN’s and Wireless technologies
• Possess good Security/Network problem diagnosis and resolution skills
• Security/ firewall experience including Cisco ASA’s (with FirePOWER) and Check Point would be desirable
• F5 application delivery controller experience would be desirable

About us

Aswell as the benefits listed below, we also offer you an enabling team culture where team members are always happy to help and enjoy working collaboratively! This role also offers you the opportunity to develop security skills as well as working on BAU and Project Assignments.

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.