Network Engineer

Derbyshire Constabulary; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Constabulary is seeking a Network Engineer to develop, implement and maintain the force network infrastructure and operating systems. You will ensure reliable, secure connectivity for all force users and drive improvements across the network.

You will be responsible for routine configuration, installation and removal of network hardware and software, and for proposing security enhancements to protect the network.

Qualifications

• Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification is required.
• Proven experience managing an enterprise network with diagnostic tools, TCP/IP, and security.
• Education to HND level or an equivalent qualification or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the force network infrastructure and OSs to improve facilities for force users.
• Carry out routine configuration, reconfiguration, installation and removal of network hardware and software.
• Innovate and configure security solutions to protect the force network.
• Act as a standby 24/7 on-call point of contact and perform duties outside normal hours.

Education

Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification

HND level or equivalent qualification

Job description

Be the connection that helps build, secure and shape the future of our network!

Hours: 37 hours per week (plus 24/7 on call rota basis)

Closing Date: Sunday 15 November 2026 at 23:55

Join as a Network Engineer and help deliver reliable, secure and innovative network solutions that enable operational effectiveness every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team at Derbyshire Constabulary where you'll resolve technical issues, deliver network improvements, strengthen security infrastructure and help shape the future of our force network.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will develop, implement and maintain the force network infrastructure and network operating systems to further improve the range of facilities available to the force users.
• You will carry out routine configuration, reconfiguration, installation and removal of network hardware and software.
• You will innovate, propose, implement and configure security solutions to ensure the protection of the force network.
• You will act as a single point of contact as part of a standby rota on a 24/7 basis and perform duties outside normal working hours.

The must haves:

• You must have a Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification.
• You must have proven experience of managing an enterprise network, diagnostic tools, TCP/IP, enterprise firewalls, enterprise data switches and routers and enterprise level wireless network.
• You must be educated to HND level or equivalent qualification work related experience.

Who we are

At Derbyshire Constabulary, policing isn’t just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

We want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 15 November 2026 at 23:55