Network Engineer

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service; Wales; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A large public sector organization in Wales is seeking a Network Engineer / ICT Network Administrator to manage and optimize secure network infrastructure while ensuring resilience and performance. The role involves tackling cybersecurity, routing, and switching tasks, and requires relevant qualifications such as CCNA. Ideal candidates will have experience in network management and support business continuity across multiple sites. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme (15.2% employer contribution)

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working through a flexi-time scheme

Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is necessary.
• Proven experience in creating resilient networks is essential.
• Experience with VPNs and VOIP is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage network infrastructure and optimize performance.
• Ensure cybersecurity and monitor network alerts.
• Collaborate with the ICT department on network projects.

Skills

Industry networking qualification such as CCNA

Excellent knowledge of routers

Strong experience configuring Cisco switches

Excellent knowledge of VLANs

Strong communication skills

Education

CCNA or similar qualification

Recognised networking qualifications beyond CCNA

Tools

Cisco routers and switches

Network monitoring tools

Microsoft 365 administration

Job description

Network Engineer / ICT Network Administrator

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer / ICT Network Administrator to join our team at Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, to manage and optimise secure network infrastructure, cybersecurity, routing and switching within a large public sector organisation, ensuring resilience, performance and business continuity.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: IT Network Engineer, Network Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Network Support Engineer, Systems and Network Administrator, Network Support Engineer, Technical Infrastructure Engineer, Network Security Engineer, 3rd Line Support Network Engineer

SALARY: £39,862 to £41,771 per annum + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Service Headquarters, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire (SA31)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week with flexible hours in line with the Service’s flexi-time scheme

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Network Engineer / ICT Network Administrator to join the ICT department within a large public sector organisation.

Working within the Business Systems team, the Network Engineer / ICT Network Administrator will ensure the network infrastructure is secure, efficient and fit for purpose, supporting routing, switching, firewalls, VLAN architecture, wireless networks and cybersecurity best practice.

As a Network Engineer / ICT Network Administrator you will combine hands‑on technical engineering with network management and critical incident response, helping to deliver business continuity, hardware redundancy and secure remote access across multiple sites.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects, network optimisation and digital resilience within a forward‑thinking and community‑focused environment.

ABOUT US

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services in the UK, covering almost two‑thirds of Wales across 12,000 km², from Carmarthenshire to the Pembrokeshire coast and up to Powys in the north.

With over 1,300 dedicated staff and 58 stations, we protect a population of 900,000 people – rising to over 2 million during peak tourism seasons. Our mission is to make mid and west Wales a safer place to live and work through prevention, protection, and emergency response.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we value our people as our greatest asset. As an organisation, we also champion sustainability and are on the path to achieving Net Zero Carbon status by 2030.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Network Engineer / ICT Network Administrator include:

• Network Infrastructure Management: Configure, maintain and optimise routers, Layer 2 and 3 switches, firewalls, gateways and access points

• Security & Cyber Resilience: Deploy security patches, monitor alerts and ensure secure configuration aligned to best practice

• Routing & Switching: Manage IP schemas, VLANs, QoS, VPNs, VOIP and site‑to‑site connectivity

• Wireless & Remote Access: Ensure reliable WiFi, secure remote access solutions and resilient inter‑site communications

• Firewall & UTM Configuration: Maintain and configure firewalls using a security‑conscious approach

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Proactively monitor network performance and resolve faults using appropriate diagnostic tools

• Documentation & Change Control: Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation and configuration backups

• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with system administrators, desktop support and third‑party providers

• Business Continuity Planning: Ensure redundancy, hardware resilience and effective disaster recovery procedures

• Safeguarding Commitment: Report concerns appropriately and support safeguarding responsibilities

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• ESSENTIAL

• Industry networking qualification such as CCNA or similar

• Full UK driving licence

• Excellent knowledge of routers, Layer 2 & 3 switches, firewalls, gateways and wireless networks

• Strong experience configuring and maintaining Cisco switches

• Excellent knowledge of VLANs, network security and secure configuration standards

• Proven experience of creating resilient networks and business continuity solutions

• Experience with routing, VPNs, VOIP and network monitoring tools

• Previous experience in network documentation and producing detailed infrastructure diagrams

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment

• DESIRABLE

• Recognised networking qualifications beyond CCNA

• Knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft 365 administration

• Experience with Radius, 802.1x and access control systems

• Knowledge of intrusion detection systems

• Welsh language skills (verbal and written)

BENEFITS

• Competitive rates of pay with annual increments

• Local Government Pension Scheme (15.2% employer contribution)

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years

• Flexible working through a flexi‑time scheme

• Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme

• Car Leasing Salary Sacrifice scheme

• IT equipment loan scheme

• Sports and Social Club

• Firefighters Charity

• Free on-site parking

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Staff Discount scheme

• Health and Wellbeing support

This role requires a DBS check

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

HOW TO APPLY

Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14406

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service