IP SME

Newbury
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At Capgemini Engineering​
The world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.​
About the job you’re considering​
IP Core Transport Specialist (NEWBURY/ON-SITE)
An IP SME with proven working experience in ISP/Telecom networks.
Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.​

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: ​identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)​

Your role
o Cisco Router (ASR 9010, ASR1000, ISR, Catalyst 8500) and switches (Nexus 9K, Catalyst 3K) configuration and fault management
o Juniper high end router (MX960) and switches (EX8208, EX9208) configuration and fault management
o Nokia (SR7750) and switches configuration and fault management
o HPE12000, HPE5000 series router configuration and fault management
o F5 and Juniper (SRX4800/ SRX5800), FortiGate (1500D), Cisco (ASA5545-X) firewall config and fault management
o User Management using Cisco ISE, Windows AD and Linux based systems.
o Troubleshoot issues and outages.
o Excellent communication skills
o Analysing service request, change request and test environment requirements received from Lab users (Project, domain, operations, test team, vendor and 3rd party).
o Adopt Live HLD and LLD for lab environment and implement.
o Building test environment, Integration of core network with another test network element.
o Producing Environment Design Document (EDD) for Service request.
o IP Allocation, IP Design and IP Communication Matrix Preparation
o Regular sync up and meeting with core domain design and operations team.
o Ensure Service SLAs are met for all service request, Change request and environment issues.
o Documentation of domain EDD and lab Architecture diagram and store them with HLD/LLD on share-point.
o Maintain domain nodes hardware/IP inventory.
o Support new node installation and integration.
You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.
Your skills and experience
o Minimum CCNP or higher certification.
o Working experience in ISP/Telecom network.
o Excellent working knowledge on above mentioned Cisco / Juniper / Nokia / HPE PEs devices to configure IP/MPLS, BGP, VRF, LDP, ISIS, OSPF, HSRP/VRRP, Static Routing, Gig, 10G, 100G interfaces, IPSec, AAA, ACL, QoS.
o Excellent working knowledge on Cisco ASR1001, Catalyst 8500 to configure IPSec, NAT, DHCP, ACL
o Excellent working knowledge on F5 Load-balancer to configure VIP, SNAT, iRule, policies, interfaces, static routing.
o Excellent working knowledge on above mentioned Juniper SRX, Forigate Firewalls to configure IPsec, NAT, firewalls policies, Logical System, Security zone, objects, user authentication, static and dynamic routing (OSPF/BGP).
o Excellent working knowledge on Cisco Nexus 9K, Catalyst 3K to configure VTP, STP, RSTP, Ethernet, BVI, DHCP.
o Experience on Infoblox DNS configuration
o Working knowledge on Windows AD and Linux Servers for user management, access control and service management.
Good to Have
o Understating of NFV and Kubernetes Physical and Virtual Environment
o Understating of HPE C7000, SYNERGY, DL380, Dell M1000E, R740 Chassis Architecture
o Knowledge of VMWare products like ESXi, vCenter, vCD, NSX-T, vROPS, Log Insight, TCA.
o Knowledge of Cisco and HPE Storage network and SAN device configuration.
o Citrix Server Management
Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.​
Your security clearance
To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks. ​
There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.​
There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?​
You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. ​
To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.
You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 12 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.
Why you should consider Capgemini​
Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.​

About Capgemini
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion

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