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Belfast, Northern Ireland

Closing Date

2020-02-28 23:50:00

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Senior Network Services Engineer

  • Title: Senior Network Services Engineer

    Ref: 21/2/SNE

     

    Think Technology- Think Allstate

     

    We build solutions that touch 16 million customers on a daily basis.

     

    You will work alongside people as passionate as you, focused on delivering the best possible user experiences.

     

    You will work in a highly collaborative environment primed to adapt to an ever-changing landscape and which places technology solutions at its core.

     

    You will thrive, you will think differently, you will challenge convention and have the freedom to act with integrity, intention and speed; you will be at the forefront of developing capabilities in support of Allstate’s global business model; you will deliver results and you will leave things better than you found them.

     

     

    Location

     

    Belfast/Derry-Londonderry

     

     

    Job Description

     

    The Network Services (DNS/load balancing) Engineer is responsible for interacting with applications and infrastructure teams to develop technical solutions that focus on delivering the availability, performance, and security of enterprise applications.

     

    The Network Services F5 Engineer is responsible for understanding the impacts of network behaviors on applications and applying delivery topologies and technologies in a manner that best suits the business needs and objectives.

     

     

    Responsibilities include (but aren't limited to):

     

    • Consult with application designers and developer to create application delivery solutions that enhance the availability and operations of enterprise applications
    • Create standardized deployment models, components, and scripts for execution of new solutions
    • Develop, plan, and implement complex changes to the platform or applications supported by the platform
    • Automate or orchestrate network technologies to improve consistency of delivered service and speed to market
    • Recognize and recommend improvements to existing system design and operations to enhance the overall delivery of the services
    • Communicate technical concepts clearly with the extended team to aid in the planning of solutions and gain adoption of services
    • Resolve highly complex or critical incidents involving multiple enterprise services and components
    • Collaborate with operations teams to address availability concerns and create proactive monitoring for incident avoidance

     

     

    Essential Criteria

     

    • Must be an EU citizen or possess a current UK Tier 1 Visa or Tier 2 visa and eligible to take up full time, permanent employment. EU candidates must also demonstrate they are eligible to take up UK employment post-Brexit.
    • Minimum 4 years of experience with enterprise network systems
    • Knowledgeable of general DNS or Load Balancing Principals and operations
    • Deep understanding of common applications protocols, including HTTP and LDAP

     

     

    Desirable Criteria

     

    • Cisco Certified Network Associate certification
    • Uses scripting languages, including but not limited to Python and PERL, in a system administration capacity
    • Core DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM) F5 certified BIG-IP Administrator accreditation 

     

     

    Apply Here: https://bit.ly/2SNivua

     

     

    Closing Date:  Friday 28th February 2020

     

     

    Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities:

    Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

     

    We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

     

    Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

     

     

     

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