Network Systems Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Limited in Basildon, Essex, is seeking a Network Systems Engineer on a 6‑month contract. You’ll configure systems, support trials, and help design robust lab network architectures with a hands-on approach.

You’ll work closely with the Lead Systems Engineer and broader technical teams to ensure delivery to exacting standards and secure networked environments in engineering projects. Contract role with a rate up to £74 p/h outside IR35, based in Basildon, Essex.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the OSI model.
• Solid IPv4 addressing knowledge.
• Experience configuring VLANs.
• Hands-on network deployment and lab rollout experience.
• Familiarity with NetConf for device configuration.
• Awareness of network security principles.
• Desirable: experience with safety-critical networks.
• Desirable: knowledge of TSN technologies.

Responsibilities

• Configure systems in line with Lead Systems Engineer specifications.
• Provide technical assistance during trials and test activities.
• Support the creation of lab network architectures for lab environments.
• Assist in maintaining and developing lab infrastructure and environments.

Skills

OSI Model

IPv4

VLAN

Network Deployment

NetConf

Network Security

Time Sensitive Networking

Safety-Critical Networks

Job description

Network Systems Engineer in Basildon, Essex

Location

Basildon, Essex

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Contract

Network Systems Engineer - Contract Opportunity

Location: Basildon

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: Up to £74 p/h (Outside IR35)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Systems Engineer to support a leading engineering team on a critical programme. This role involves hands‑on configuration, lab support, and contributing to the development of robust network architectures. You?ll work closely with the Lead Systems Engineer and wider technical teams to ensure systems are delivered to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Configuration - Configure systems in line with Lead Systems Engineer specifications.
• Trials Support - Provide technical assistance during trials and test activities.
• Network Architecture Development - Support the creation of network architectures for lab environments.
• Lab Infrastructure Maintenance - Assist in maintaining and developing lab infrastructure and associated environments.

Required Experience

• OSI Model - Strong understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection Model.
• IPv4 Addressing - Solid knowledge of IPv4 addressing principles.
• VLAN Configuration - Experience configuring Virtual Local Area Networks.
• Network Deployment - Hands‑on experience with network implementation and rollout.
• Network Architecture - Understanding of network architecture design.NetConf - Familiarity with NetConf for network device configuration.
• Network Security (Desirable) - Awareness of security principles and best practices.
• Safety‑Critical Networks (Desirable) - Experience working with safety‑critical systems.
• Time Sensitive Networking (Desirable) - Knowledge of TSN technologies.