Network Engineer

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative university in Reading is looking for a Network Engineer to support their infrastructure and implement new network solutions. The role requires experience with network equipment, a relevant certification, and knowledge of enterprise Wi-Fi. Join a diverse and inclusive team in a flexible working environment with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working environment

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with network equipment at the edge, distribution, and core.
• Knowledge of Network Access Control (NAC) products.
• Experience of working with enterprise Wi-Fi.

Responsibilities

• Support the current infrastructure and assist in delivering new network solutions.
• Work with enterprise networks and modern technology.

Skills

Experience of working with network equipment at the edge

Knowledge of Network Access Control (NAC) products

Experience of working with enterprise Wi-Fi

Education

Associate Level certification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Full Time, Permanent

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 3 October 2025. Interviews will be held: w/c 20 October.

The University of Reading is an exciting and vibrant place to work where there are opportunities to get involved with a wide variety of work, from corporate systems to high profile research groups, and from the museums and archives to a working farm. The University offers a generous holiday allowance of 26 standard leave entitlement, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days. We will provide a flexible, friendly working environment, good annual leave provision, training opportunities and the chance to work in an environment with a wide variety of challenges.

The Connectivity Team within Digital Technology Services (DTS) oversee the delivery and management of all secure, reliable and scalable network solutions across the campus infrastructure forming the foundation for all IT services across the University.

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join the team and help support the current infrastructure and assist in the delivery of our new network based on Juniper’s IP-CLOS topology underpinned by Juniper Mist AI. Working with modern technology at an enterprise scale, this is a rare opportunity to learn and make a difference to the customers of the network.

You must have the following to be considered for the role:

• Experience of working with network equipment at the edge, distribution and core.
• Associate Level certification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Network Access Control (NAC) products
• Experience of working with enterprise Wi-Fi

In Addition, You Should Be Able To

• Demonstrate good working practices in a technical support environment.
• Experience of working within IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL

You Will Have

• Solid experience of working with enterprise networks
• Associate Level certification or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of wireless networks and RF fundamentals
• Able to work on-site

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.