ICT Senior Network Engineer

Free-Work UK; Wales; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

On-site fitness centre

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

South Wales Police is seeking a highly skilled ICT Senior Network Engineer to join our IT team at the South Wales Police Headquarters in Bridgend. This key role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining the network infrastructure to ensure 24/7 policing service continuity.

You will work on designing and integrating Cisco/Meraki solutions, managing security, VPNs, firewall configurations, and network upgrades while supporting external partners and internal staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ICT or related field.
• CCNP (Cisco) certification preferred.
• Demonstrable equivalent skills or experience in networking.
• Experience designing, installing, configuring and managing on-premises network infrastructure (L2/L3).
• Experience managing network security hardware/software including firewalls and IDS.
• Experience with Cisco/Meraki solutions.
• Understanding of datacentre network architectures, disaster recovery, and LAN/WLAN/WAN technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement network security including firewall configurations and IDS/IPS.
• Maintain network architecture with Cisco routers/switches and ASA/Firepower firewalls.
• Manage Meraki firewalls/SD-WAN appliances.
• Assist with maintenance of Cisco AnyConnect VPN/NAM/ISE.
• Assist with CISCO ACI network deployment and maintenance.
• Manage performance of routing protocols like EIGRP and OSPF.
• Conduct capacity planning and support upgrades across LAN/WLAN/WAN/Data Centre.

Skills

Networking concepts

Troubleshooting

Network security

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in ICT

Tools

Cisco routers/switches

Meraki

Cisco ASA/Firepower

VPN

Job description

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

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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 licence 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

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support, IT Technician, Information Technology, IT, 1st Line, 2nd Line, Technical Support Engineer, Network Engineer, IT Networks Technician, may also be considered for this role.