Network Engineer - Aerospace

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

On-call allowance of £200 per week

Hybrid working with 3–4 days per week onsite

Job summary

A leading airport operator in Greater Manchester seeks a Network Support Engineer to maintain a Cisco-based enterprise network. The role involves providing 2nd/3rd line support, managing firewalls, and working in a hybrid model. Ideal candidates should have strong exposure to Cisco environments and operational support in mission-critical settings. The position offers competitive pay up to £50,000 annually along with a structured shift pattern and on-call allowances.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting Cisco switching environments.
• Solid networking fundamentals across routing, switching, and WAN connectivity.
• Experience with firewalls (ASA / Firepower or equivalent).
• Understanding of VPNs and BGP.
• Comfortable operating in a support-heavy, operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a Cisco-based enterprise network.
• Deliver switch refresh and upgrade projects.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line network support.
• Manage and troubleshoot firewall and VPN technologies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to resolve incidents.

Skills

Cisco switching environments

Networking fundamentals across routing, switching, and WAN

Firewalls (ASA / Firepower)

VPNs and BGP

Operational support experience

Aruba wireless experience

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a large-scale, mission-critical environment that connects people across the world?

Join a leading airport operator that provides essential travel infrastructure and services for tens of millions of passengers each year across multiple major UK locations and hundreds of global destinations. Playing a vital role in regional growth and connectivity, the organization is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving long-term sustainability through decarbonization initiatives, community investment, and environmental responsibility. With a strong focus on inclusion, development, and employee wellbeing, the business is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and build meaningful careers.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain a Cisco-based enterprise network in a mission-critical environment.
• Deliver switch refresh and upgrade projects across the estate.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line network support across LAN, WAN, wireless, and firewall platforms.
• Support Cisco switching and Aruba wireless infrastructure.
• Manage and troubleshoot firewall and VPN technologies (ASA & Firepower).
• Support BGP connectivity and liaise with ISP providers on WAN issues.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and third parties to resolve incidents and deliver improvements.
• Participate in an on-call rota supporting a 24x7 operational environment.

Skills / Must Have:

• Strong experience supporting Cisco switching environments.
• Solid networking fundamentals across routing, switching, and WAN connectivity.
• Experience with firewalls (ASA / Firepower or equivalent).
• Understanding of VPNs and BGP.
• Comfortable operating in a support-heavy, operational environment.
• Able to work onsite regularly and be based within one hour of the Manchester area.

Skills / Nice to Have:

• Aruba wireless experience.
• Experience working with ISPs and managing circuit-related issues.
• Previous exposure to transport, logistics, or operationally critical environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• On-call allowance of £200 per week plus call-out payments.
• Structured shift pattern: 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm.
• 1 week in 5 on-call rota.
• Hybrid working with 3–4 days per week onsite.
• Exposure to large-scale, non-static infrastructure.
• Stable team with real engineering ownership.

Salary:

• Up to £50,000 per annum