Hybrid Network Operations Engineer – Data Centre & Cloud

DWP Digital; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to help transform their datacentre and remote site network infrastructure. This role offers competitive pay up to £52,442 along with a brilliant civil service pension and a flexible hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have experience with network infrastructures, troubleshooting, and analytical skills to support both legacy and modern platforms. The position also includes a generous holiday package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous leave package

Interest-free loans for commuting

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiar with ITSM processes and methodologies.
• Understanding of various network infrastructures including WiFi and cloud.

Responsibilities

• Support incident resolutions and manage network monitoring tools.
• Drive improvements on legacy infrastructure.
• Collaborate in Wi-Fi, datacentre, and cloud projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Planning and implementation

ITSM processes

Network infrastructure knowledge

Network monitoring tools experience

Tools

Wireshark

NetScout

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

A leading government department is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to help transform their datacentre and remote site network infrastructure. This role offers competitive pay up to £52,442 along with a brilliant civil service pension and a flexible hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have experience with network infrastructures, troubleshooting, and analytical skills to support both legacy and modern platforms. The position also includes a generous holiday package and opportunities for professional development.