Enterprise Network Engineer

Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies; Wymondham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Wymondham is seeking an Enterprise Network Engineer to develop and maintain network infrastructure essential for policing. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 qualification in Computer Science or equivalent and experience with routing, switching, security, and VoIP systems. This role offers flexible hybrid working and focuses on professional development and team collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Outstanding pensions scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in network infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to analyze complex numerical data.
• Experience managing project delivery in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and support network infrastructure for policing.
• Collaborate with specialists and key stakeholders.
• Lead projects to drive modernization in policing.

Skills

Routing

Switching

Security

Voice

Problem-solving

Python

Java

C

Education

Level 5 qualification in Computer Science or Electronics

Cisco CCNP or equivalent

Tools

VoIP systems

Linux distributions (Debian, Redhat, CentOS)

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of connectivity? Join our dynamic team as an Enterprise Network Engineer, where you’ll build and support network infrastructure that underpins policing across Norfolk and Suffolk. We’re looking for exceptional, tech-curious individuals with a passion for problem-solving, deep expertise in routing, switching, security and voice, with a lifelong learning approach. Lead projects, collaborate with fellow specialists across different tech stacks, and work with key customers and stakeholders to help drive modernisation in policing. This is a great opportunity to join a highly skilled and supportive team in a truly unique working environment.

Essential Criteria

• Level 5 or above qualification in Computer Science, Electronics or related discipline; OR Previous study to Cisco CCNP standard or other vendor equivalent, e.g. Juniper, Fortinet; OR Demonstrable equivalent experience to either of the above
• Experience of working in network infrastructure in an enterprise environment, with up-to-date technical knowledge including routing, switching, firewalls and load balancers
• Working knowledge and experience of telephony systems including VoIP, and call handling systems.
• Ability to analyse complex numerical data and identify trends and anomalies.
• Experience of problem-solving using programming language such as Python, Java, or C.
• Experience of managing project delivery in a technical specialist environment.
• Ability to work outside office hours as requested.

Desirable criteria

• Practitioner level qualification in an ICT or related discipline, e.g. PRINCE2, ITIL, BCM
• Experience of the implementation, configuration and maintenance of a mainstream Linux distribution, e.g. Debian, Redhat, CentOS
• Formal qualification in ICT Networking e.g. CCNP

Benefits

The role comes with flexible hybrid home-working in support of our 24/7 operations and the benefits you’d expect, including professional development opportunities and an outstanding pensions scheme. We look forward to receiving your application today!

The residency requirement for this role is five years. Please read the Eligibility criteria information detailed below.