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The Network Engineer will be required to make architectural revisions as defined by requirements received from the JMNIAN Project Office (JPO), and by identifying opportunities to upgrade the capability of the delivered service. The Network Engineer will maintain a thorough understanding of current networking technologies, including but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, network access control and cryptography.\nNetwork Engineers will be required to provide technical consultation to the JMNIAN Delivery Team, as required. The Network Engineer will also liaise with stakeholders from around the defence community and with International partners to design, co-ordinate and run initiatives on the JMNIAN network, working within all policy guidelines and security constraints. 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