Network Engineer

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and development center in Bristol is seeking a Network Engineer to join their team. This role involves managing day-to-day network support, participating in a network refresh program, and ensuring high standards of network security. The ideal candidate will bring proven networking experience and relevant certifications in a supportive, hybrid working environment.

Benefits

12.5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in networking and/or security roles.
• Experience managing third-party relationships.
• Knowledge of recent developments in networking hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Support networking operations, including fault finding and software upgrades.
• Act as a technical contact for external suppliers.
• Assist in resolving network security incidents.

Skills

Networking

Security

Vendor Management

Education

CCNA or equivalent vendor certification

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

About The Role

Network Engineer

NCC

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

Salary: £35,188 to £49,814 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance, and additional benefits package

Summary:

We're looking for a Network Engineer to join our expanding team and support an upcoming network refresh programme. You'll work within a small Network Engineering team that collaborates closely, fostering a great working atmosphere at NCC.

Reporting directly to the Security & Networking Manager, you'll manage the day-to-day support of our current network and supporting infrastructure, including diagnosis and resolution of network and security issues in collaboration with the IT security analyst & manager.

This role offers opportunities to support BAU and project-based work. We prioritize training and will support your continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support networking operations, including port re-configuration, fault finding, managing warranty incidents, and software upgrades. Provide expertise on NCC's IT network infrastructure for projects, including hardware, software, licensing, and infrastructure.
• Act as a technical contact for external suppliers on network BAU activities, guiding and challenging them to meet NCC requirements cost-effectively and timely.
• Utilize network management systems and analysis tools to monitor network load, model performance, and create improvement reports.
• Assist in resolving incidents and major incidents related to network security.
• Support network security certification processes.
• Collaborate closely with the IT Security team.
• Operate within a framework of Continual Service Improvement.

Project work includes supporting the delivery of network and security projects, working with other IT teams and partners on configurations for cloud and systems integrations (Azure, M365), supporting future IT solutions, and maintaining documentation.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in networking and/or security roles.
• Experience managing third-party relationships.
• CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.
• Knowledge of recent developments in networking hardware and software, including software-defined networks.
• Understanding of enterprise networking, L2/L3 concepts, high availability protocols, next-generation firewalls, network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark), VPN & remote access, and wireless administration.

What We Offer:

Hybrid and flexible working, annual salary reviews, private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, a supportive environment focused on wellbeing, EDI, and professional development. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive hiring process.

About NCC:

We serve over 16 sectors, working with private ventures and major global companies, providing diverse challenges and opportunities for innovation and development. Join us to be part of a leading research and development center dedicated to advancing composites manufacturing.

We look forward to your application!