Network Engineer

Media Entertainment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bristol is seeking a Network Engineer to join their expanding team, focusing on network support and development of a new defence network. Key responsibilities include identifying and resolving network issues, defining security protocols, and collaborating with IT teams on various projects. Candidates should have proven experience in networking or security and a relevant certification like CCNA. This role offers a hybrid working pattern along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a pension contribution.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in networking and/or security roles.
• Willing and able to undergo government security clearance.
• Experience with recent technical developments in Networking hardware/software.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a new defence network.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve network and security issues.
• Support BAU and project-based work.
• Provide expertise to assist in the resolution of incidents.

Skills

Networking

Security

CCNA

VPN & Remote Access

Wireshark

High availability protocols

Education

CCNA or equivalent vendor certification

Tools

Network management systems

Network monitoring tools

Software-defined networks

Job description

Network Engineer (Defence)

NCC

Bristol based with hybrid working (3 days per week in office)

Salary: £36,068 to £53,381 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance and additional benefits package

Security Clearance: You will be required to undergo government security clearance if successful.

We're looking for a Network Engineer to join our expanding team, supporting the development of a new defence network. Reporting directly to the Networking & Security Manager, you will start supporting our existing network, managing the day-to-day network and supporting infrastructure. This includes identifying, diagnosing, and resolving network and security issues in collaboration with the IT security analyst & manager. You'll be involved in the design of our new network and manage it once up and running.

You will get the opportunity to support BAU and project-based work. We’re big on training! You’ll be supported to continually develop your professional skills and technical knowledge.

Example Of Key Responsibilities

• Networking (business as usual) support e.g. port re‑configuration, fault finding, managing warranty incidents, software upgrades, provide IT networking expertise on current state NCC IT network infrastructure for all IT internal projects and business projects, including hardware, software, licensing and infrastructure.
• Act as technical point of contact for external suppliers on network BAU related activity, giving them the required guidance and challenge to deliver NCCs requirements in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Use network management systems software and appropriate analysis equipment to collect routine network load statistics, model performance, and create reports, including proposals for improvement.
• Provide expertise to assist in the resolution of incidents and major incidents.
• Supporting with network security certification.
• Work closely with the IT Security function.
• Operate within a framework of Continual Service Improvement.

Project Related Work

• Supporting our future defence sector related network projects.
• Support the delivery of network and security projects and BAU activity to meet IT & business priorities e.g. deploying additional switching, firewalls, authentication, Wi‑Fi, IOT.
• Working with other IT teams & partners, for the delivery of secure configurations for cloud and other systems integrations e.g. Azure, M365, customer or third‑party partner systems.
• Supporting the wider team in implementing and testing IT solutions for the IT future state. This could include working with the procurement team, supporting project documentation, or reviewing future state solutions.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation.

What Are We Looking For In Your Application?

We like to see diverse applications and welcome people from different industries. Specific experience we will look for in your CV includes:

• Proven experience of working in networking and / or security role.
• Willing and able to undergo government security clearance.
• CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.
• Experience of most recent technical developments in Networking hardware & software i.e. software‑defined networks.
• Demonstrable knowledge of:
  • Enterprise networking
  • L2 / L3 concepts
  • High availability protocols
  • Next generation firewalls
  • Network monitoring tools
  • Network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark
  • VPN & Remote Access
  • Wireless Administration

What Do We Offer In Return?

Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company‑paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.