Job Title: Network System Architect
Req ID: 01563409
Location(s): Portsmouth and Home Working

Summary of Role:
Raytheon Portsmouth Office has an opportunity for an experienced Network System Architect Engineer within the Naval System Engineering function. The function is responsible for the design and delivery of network-based systems as part of Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems for Naval Ships. The successful candidate will ideally be qualified to expert level in core network technologies and is responsible for providing expertise, technical leadership of change to network infrastructures and key projects and programmes and input to the design and operation of customer deliverable LAN/WAN infrastructures.

Main Duties:

• Design and implementation of innovative safe and secure network solutions that comply with MOD policies on Naval Platforms.
• Supports critical activities associated with the network infrastructure design, configuration and test. Including switching, routing, encryption, security, optimisation, VLAN, VM.
• Responsible for all aspects of technical network configuration and device hardening across hardware, software, cabling, bandwidth engineering, configuration planning, administration, and support of data and voice communications networks.
• Supports project/programme managers across the project lifecycle providing key artifacts such as high- and low-level designs, estimates for relevant technical work and troubleshooting for effective defect management
• Ensure all work is documented to highest standard (designs, operational support guides)
• Collaborate with operational teams as necessary to ensure safe transition of services
• Be accountable for making network changes in line with change governance processes and standards

Candidate Requirements:
Essential:

• Deep knowledge of network systems, including design, troubleshooting, infrastructure (hardware, software and telecommunications), maintenance and operations.
• Direct experience in building scalable and highly available distributed networks.
• Experience problem solving and troubleshooting complex, distributed network systems.
• Expert in routing and switching.
• Demonstrated knowledge of firewalls
• Experience of configuring and troubleshooting and IP networking, VPN, VM Ware, network routing.
• Production of high quality design and support documentation and project artefacts as required
• Strong familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.
• Knowledge and solid understanding of industry best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical experts in other technical competencies
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics, although significant experience and track record with tertiary qualifications is acceptable.
• SC cleared or the ability to become SC cleared.

Desirable:

• Prior experience of defence or highly regulated technical industry.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CISCO IOS knowledge

About Raytheon UK Portsmouth Office
The Raytheon Portsmouth Office, based at Portsdown Technology Park overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, represents Raytheon Anschütz portfolio of Navigation Systems products and services in the UK. It provides support services for Raytheon Anschütz Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems in service onboard the Royal Navy Type 45 Daring-Class Destroyers and design services for the new classes of Frigate T31 and T26.
About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Portsmouth, Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. It's 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 40hr standard working week, whilst operating a 'Hybrid Working Model'*
• Canteen facilities & free hot drinks are available at the Portsmouth Office.

* Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Raytheon UK, we're committed to be building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Britain where all of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver the best work of their lives. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the very best candidates for the job. We truly value the diversity of our workforce work hard to create an inclusive environment where our colleagues can bring the unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow our business, create innovative solutions and develop our people.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) act as the eyes and ears into the community they represent and support us in building a truly inclusive business. Our ERGs are open to all colleagues, regardless of background, and include: Raytheon Women's Network, RayPride, Young Employees Success Network, Raytheon Veterans Network, Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities and RayBAME.

We're also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM's Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a 'best place to work for LGBTQ Equality'.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic.

If you need us to make any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to help.

Raytheon Application Process

To apply visit the Raytheon Technologies Global website https://jobs.rtx.com and search by location or Req ID: 01563409