Job Description

SSP is a leading software company specialising in delivering innovative and comprehensive solutions for the insurance industry. Our cutting-edge technology supports insurers, brokers, and underwriters in optimizing their operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving business growth. With a strong presence across multiple continents, SSP operates in regions including Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Our global reach and local expertise enable us to address the unique needs of diverse markets, providing tailored solutions that empower our clients to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic protected.

Our hiring decisions are based on merit and the qualifications of everyone. We are dedicated to creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential. If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Join us in our mission to create a workplace that reflects our Global workforce and the diverse world we live in and where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Want to want to work with great people, in modern offices and can progress and develop your career? Our team is growing, so we are on the lookout for a passionate Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure Management & IT Ops Team based at our Solihull office. This position will be a hybrid and you will be required to work from office at least 2/3 days in a week.

THE PURPOSE OF NETWORK ENGINEER WILL BE:

To support and undertake a broad range of duties in relation to SSP’s technical estate, ensuring that networks and firewalls are maintained and provisioned to support the business.

WE’D LIKE TO MEET THE NETWORK ENGINEER WITH:

· Relevant experience or Degree educated, or equivalent vocational qualifications.

· Responsible for supporting SSP’s technical infrastructure estate.

· Good knowledge of Powershell.

· Good general knowledge of network protocols such as TCP / UDP port mappings and vlan’s

· Good understanding of the following technologies but not limited to just them – Cisco switches / Cisco routers / Cisco firewalls / Radware load balancers / Fortinet firewalls / OSPF/ MPLS

· Exposure to Citrix Netscaler an advantage.

· Upgrades and OS maintenance work as and when required.

· Able to help design and implement high level documentation, advise on best practices.

· Experience / knowledge of AWS / Azure networking exposure ideal.

· Experience in delivering projects.

· Having Exp of VPN setup on both Cisco ASA / Fortinet firewalls.

· Experience in Network monitoring services are in place on all devices.

· Working on Regular backups of switches / routers and firewalls are in place.

· Working on Regular patching of network equipment is maintained / in place and CAB process followed.

· Exposure working on Multi datacentre networking and multi-site networking globally

THE NETWORK ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· You will be responsible for all the networking infrastructure of both on prem and cloud network components.

· Your main day to day activities will be to assist the Network Team lead in day-to-day upkeep / project and cloud network migrations of the network services.

· You will also be working with a network engineer and helping to upskill them and to take design lead / technical delivery according to the plans.

· A vital key to this role is the constant review of the firewall policy’s and to review the overall infrastructure and to make sure there are no potential risks / vulnerabilities which are not fully documented / evidenced / recorded.

· As the Senior network engineer you will be responsible for all internal networks and external networks so a good knowledge and understanding of MPLS / VPN’s is key the same as HA firewall solutions and network segregation leveraging strict VLAN’s and network zoning.

From a monitoring perspective we use SolarWinds and PRTG but will be moving towards Zabbix as the overall solution going forward.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

· A unique, modern working environment (remote, hybrid and on-premises working mode).

· Annual and quarterly team building initiatives.

· Generous holiday allowance (25 days + Public Holidays) and life assurance.

· SSP flexible benefits, Pension Scheme, annual bonus based on company performance.

· Parental leaves, Flexible working option including 9-day fortnight working or 4.5 day working week.

· Complimentary day off on or around your birthday.

· A clear, personal learning and development plan to develop your career further.

· Internal and External Training opportunities.

· Employee Assistance Program.

· Viva Engage – collaborate on ideas and suggest future business opportunities through various forums.

BEHAVIOURS:

We have a strong, clear vision – to be the leading provider of insurance technology software – and our values describe what makes SSP unique and capture the SSP spirit that runs through everything we do.

Respect – Ownership – Collaboration – Innovation – Energy

A CAREER WITH US:

SSP believes the most valuable asset for any business is the people it employs. It is crucial therefore to employ and invest in the best.

SSP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We don not discriminate in recruitment hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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