Job description
We are looking for someone with a passion for technology who keeps themselves up to date with the latest technical developments in the areas of Network and Security.
A bit about the job:
- Providing technical leadership in large and small project engagements.
- Identifying technical options and their advantages and disadvantages and presenting to less technical audience.
- Spearheading improvements to Aviva technology stack and Network Service.
- Transition and handover of new and updated technology to the operational teams.
- Maintain knowledge of the latest developments in technology and ensure that the Network roadmap is developed accordingly.
- Lead engagement with business partners, project managers and technology vendors to drive and evolve Aviva network services.
Aviva operates a “smart working” policy meaning that we spend approximately half of our time working in an office, and this role can be based in, Bristol or London.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Deep technical understanding and design experience in several of the following areas are essential: SDWAN (Overlay and Underlay), SASE / SSE, LAN Switching, Wireless Networking, Routing (BGP, OSPF etc).
- Broad vision of industry standards, recent technologies, and key market trends.
- Experience in Network Automation including tools and common scripting languages (e.g., Python).
- Great understanding of packet level traffic analysis using tools such as Wireshark.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and able to naturally collaborate across teams to deliver successful outcomes.
What you’ll get for this role:
- National Salary up to £80,000. London Salary up to £90,000. (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
- Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
- Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
- Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
- Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
- Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
- We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools