ICT Senior Network Engineer

South Wales Police; Bridgend; Vor Ort; GBP 47.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training & development

LGPS

Annual leave (24–29 days)

Flexible working

Free on-site parking

Fitness centre & canteen

Collaborative environment

Cycle to work

Wellness programmes

Discount card

Public safety impact

Zusammenfassung

South Wales Police is seeking an ICT Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain critical network infrastructure at the Bridgend site. The role supports 24/7 emergency policing services and external partners with a strong emphasis on security and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in ICT or equivalent, CCNP or equivalent experience, and hands-on expertise with Cisco/ Meraki technologies, VPN/NAM/ISE, and data center networking.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in ICT/Networking.
• CCNP or equivalent networking certifications are preferred.
• Experience designing and managing on-premises network infrastructure.

Aufgaben

• Implement network security configurations (firewalls, IDS/IPS, ACLs).
• Maintain network architecture with Cisco routers/switches and ASA/Firepower firewalls.
• Manage Meraki firewalls and SD-WAN appliances.
• Assist with VPN/NAM/ISE maintenance.
• Support CISCO ACI network implementations.
• Monitor routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF) and network capacity.

Kenntnisse

Cisco networking

Meraki

Firewall configurations

VPN

Cisco ASA/Firepower

CISCO ACI

EIGRP

OSPF

LAN/WAN

WLAN

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in ICT related subject

Cisco CCNP

Tools

Cisco AnyConnect

NAM

ISE

Cisco ACI

Meraki

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: ICT Senior Network Engineer

Location: South Wales Police Headquarters, Bridgend, Wales

Salary: £47,046 - £50,949 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 11/11/2026 15:00

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation?

About Us:

South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations.

As an ICT Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure and providing technical assistance to our staff. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change; there has never been a better time to join!

The role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. In this role you will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure. The ICT Senior Engineer - Networks will provide the technical resources necessary to support business continuity for a 24/7 emergency policing service and its external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Implement network security including firewall configurations, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists
• To maintain the network architecture including Cisco routers and switches and Cisco ASA / Firepower firewalls & troubleshoot any issues that develop
• To manage Meraki firewalls / SD-WAN Appliances
• To assist with the maintenance of Cisco AnyConnect VPN / NAM / ISE
• To assist with the implementation and maintenance of a CISCO ACI network
• To manage the performance of major routing protocols such as EIGRP and OSPF.
• To conduct network capacity planning and support the roll-out of upgrades and improvements across LAN / WLAN / WAN / Wi-Fi / MPLS / SD-Access and Data Centre

Requirements:

• Must possess any of the following:
  • A bachelor's degree in an ICT related subject
  • Cisco Certified - preferably CCNP
  • Demonstratable equivalent skills or experience in networking
• Must have experience of designing, installing, configuring and managing an on-premises network infrastructure including layer 2 and 3 switching and routing.
• Must have experience of managing network security hardware and software, including firewalls and network intrusion detection systems.
• Experience of network hardware and software including Cisco and Meraki solutions.
• Must demonstrate in-depth understanding of datacentre network architectures, ICT disaster recovery strategies, and LAN / WLAN / WAN / Wi-Fi / MPLS / SD-Access networking technologies.

Benefits Include:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment
• Flexible working dependant of duties
• Free on-site parking
• On site fitness centre and canteen
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programmes
• SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well‑being.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion:

As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide.

South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves.

Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by South Wales Police, all applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check as a part of the recruitment process.

A full driving license is essential for this role.

Level 2 Welsh is not essential, that level could be achieved within the first year of employment.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MVSC Vetting.

Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, you appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY IF APPLIED IN THE LAST 10 MONTHS.