ICT Senior Network Engineer in Bridgend

South Wales Police; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

South Wales Police seeks an ICT Senior Network Engineer to enhance network security and maintain critical infrastructure. This full-time position requires expertise in Cisco and Meraki solutions, and offers competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

24 days Annual Leave, increasing to 29

Flexible working options

Free on-site parking

On-site fitness centre and canteen

Supportive work environment

Cycle to work scheme

Wellness programmes

Discount Card for public services

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and managing an on-premise network infrastructure.
• Proficient with firewalls and network intrusion detection systems.
• In-depth understanding of data centre architectures and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Implement network security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Conduct network capacity planning and manage performance.

Skills

Network Security

Cisco Solutions

Meraki Solutions

Routing Protocols

LAN/WAN Technologies

Technical Support

Job description

Job Title: ICT Senior Network Engineer

Location: Bridgend

Salary: £45,147 - £48,894 per annum

Job type: Full Time / Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required: 2

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 18/07/2025, 15:00

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:

• Must have experience of designing, installing, configuring and managing an on-premise 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. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested.

Additional Information:

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

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.

Shortlist Date: 28 July 2025

Interview Date: 4 August 2025

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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, IT, Customer Services may also be considered for this role.