Network Engineer

The Manchester Airports Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK airport operator is seeking a Network Engineer to support their LAN, WAN, and WiFi infrastructure in a dynamic 24/7 environment. You will maintain and improve network systems to ensure seamless connectivity across airports. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in networking, particularly with Cisco technologies, and a willingness to work hybrid office hours, including on-call duties. Benefits include a pension plan, generous holiday, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Flexible and generous company pension plan

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Free Virtual GP service

Care Concierge service

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Network Engineering role.
• Demonstrable competency with Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Experience with corporate WiFi technologies (Aruba experience advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supporting existing network infrastructure.
• Responding to and resolving faults, liaising with external support when needed.
• Configuring and deploying network devices.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cisco switches

Corporate WiFi technologies

Routing and switching

VPNs

Tools

Cisco DCNM

Cisco DNAC

Job description

As a Network Engineer, you'll support MAG's LAN, WAN and WiFi infrastructure in a fast-paced, ever-changing 24/7/365 environment. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our network systems to ensure seamless connectivity across our airports.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supporting existing network infrastructure
• Responding to and resolving faults, liaising with external support where necessary
• Performing analysis and troubleshooting
• Configuring and deploying network devices
• Playing a key role in network-related projects
• Working within MAG's change management procedures

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Network Engineering role
• Demonstrable competency with Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls
• Experience with corporate WiFi technologies (Aruba experience advantageous)
• Good knowledge of LAN/WAN (Cisco), Wireless (Aruba), routing, switching, VPNs, and firewall configuration
• Familiarity with network management tools such as Cisco DCNM & DNAC
• Cisco qualifications and ITIL/change procedure experience would be advantageous
• Willingness to work hybrid office hours and participate in on-call duties

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK-owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

Employment Details

Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week). Normal office hours (9-5 / 8-4) – Hybrid working. Out of Hours – On Call – On a 6 week basis. We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 8%)
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking and subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24/7
• Care Concierge service