Unified Communications Specialist

About the job

Bolton

An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network professional to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to leading a team of professionals within the UC space, directing them on best practice for maintenance, support and related activities.

Job Title: Unified Communications Specialist

Salary: Up to £70,000 pa depending on experience.

Location: Stevenage, Bolton, Bristol.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site depending on business need (i.e. we may require more than two days onsite during some working weeks).

Nationality: : British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

Join our forward thinking team as a Unified Communications Specialist, where you will play a key role in our Telephony and Video Conferencing setup, strategy and management.

You will be responsible for maintaining the Unified Communications infrastructure and ensure availability to users.  Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. 

This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to Unified Communications, solving complex challenges and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about IP Telephony, Video conferencing and Instant Messaging, this role is the perfect fit.

If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact.

What we're looking for from you:

• Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS).
• Strong expertise in IP Telephony and Video Conference solutions (including fixed line telephony, soft phones and VC appliances.
• Self-motivated and ambitious with the ability to work under pressure.
• Team player, helping and supporting the wider Information Management team.
• Good understanding of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication.
• Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks)
• Proficient in monitoring technologies PRTG, Nagios

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.  We foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is given a voice. Our commitment to gender balance, diversity and inclusion within MBDA:

• Proud signatory of the Women in Defence Charter
• Fawcett partners of Women in Defence
• Core members of WISE - enabling and promoting the participation, contribution and success of women in the UK STEM workforce
• Founding members of Neurodiversity in Business
• Disability Confident – Committed
• Committed members of Inclusive Employers
• Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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