Infrastructure Specialist - Cisco ACI

About the challenge
We're looking to build a new dynamic, scalable, software-defined and automated solution that will enable managed networks and boundary controls within the LBG data centres.
We're embarking on a bold redesign of the current network incorporating features that allow it to be better automated, easier to manage, secure and centred around applications and application flows.
And with your help we can make it possible...

Want to know more?

• Our Data Centre network team is a part of the LBG networks journey to a more flexible and automated network.
• In order to deliver securely and at pace we’re redefining the delivery and operational capabilities of the team, based on DevOps principals and technologies.
• And this Technical role will be pivotal in growing, integrating and optimising our toolsets for the future...
• The role needs someone with a can-do mindset, someone willing to learn new skills on the job and who relishes a challenge.
• You'll be able to look at the big picture to enable the team to take the Software Defined Data Centre idea from a proof of concept through to a fully integrated and managed service within the bank.

So, what about you?
We know that people don't always fit neatly into roles, and we value everyone's individual skills, experiences, and knowledge - it's what makes you, you!

But we're specifically looking for the following:
•    Technical experience with Cisco Data Centre architecture and design
•    Technical hands-on experience in deploying and operating Advanced Cisco

Infrastructure via Automation.
•    A modern Engineering background using the latest tools and techniques.

We’d also love to see experience across some of the following:
•    Experience of infrastructure as code and CI/CD
•    Scripting languages such as Shell, Python or Ansible
•    Terraform and cloud native provisioning templates.
•    Software defined and application-centric networking using spine and leaf architecture.

Other useful skills could include:
•    An understanding of modern networking components
•    JIRA/Confluence, ServiceNow - Incident, Change and Problem Management
•    Knowledge surrounding the integration of Checkpoint Firewalls; and F5 Service (i.e. GTM, LTM, WAF, etc) onto Cisco ACI.

But we're specifically looking for the following:

• Technical experience with Cisco Data Centre architecture and design
• Technical hands-on experience in deploying and operating Advanced Cisco Infrastructure via Automation.
• A modern Engineering background using the latest tools and techniques.

We’d also love to see experience across some of the following:

• Experience of infrastructure as code and CI/CD
• Scripting languages such as Shell, Python or Ansible
• Terraform and cloud native provisioning templates.
• Software defined and application-centric networking using spine and leaf architecture.

Other useful skills could include:

• An understanding of modern networking components
• JIRA/Confluence, ServiceNow - Incident, Change and Problem Management
• Knowledge surrounding the integration of Checkpoint Firewalls; and F5 Service (i.e. GTM, LTM, WAF, etc) onto Cisco ACI.

About working for LBG
The environment we work in is fast paced, collaborative and dynamic: we also have fun along the way!
We're hybrid working - so you'll need to live within a commute of a hub location to get in one or two days a week and there may be elements of out of hours working which is well compensated.
But with a supportive and nurturing Leadership team we have the scale to provide you with ongoing opportunities to develop and achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career with us as well you receiving...
•    A competitive salary
•    A performance related annual bonus
•    Generous pension contribution of up to 15%
•    27 days holiday plus the bank holidays on top
•    A flexible cash pot (4% salary) you can spend on lifestyle benefits
•    Private health cover
•    Various share schemes, including free shares

We're also passionate about diversity and equal opportunity with industry recognition across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+ and families. And, being disability positive, reasonable adjustments can be accommodated in our Recruitment process.

We’re simply committed to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit.

So if you have the technical background we’re seeking and this opportunity appeals then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you...