OT Network Engineer – Hybrid (Reading)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Network Engineer to manage and secure the OT network infrastructure. This role ensures high availability of network systems crucial for operational monitoring and control. Key responsibilities include leading network changes, responding to security incidents, and maintaining network standards. The ideal candidate will have a higher education qualification, relevant certifications, and strong skills in IP networking and security technologies. Competitive salary up to £65,000 plus benefits offered.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Generous Pension Scheme

Performance-related pay plan

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintaining and supporting enterprise network infrastructure within a large organisation.
• Industry-recognised networking certifications (e.g. CCNP, CCNA minimum).
• Experience managing network security technologies (e.g., firewalls, VPNs).

Responsibilities

• Manage, support, and secure Thames Water’s OT network infrastructure.
• Ensure operational reliability of OT network systems.
• Lead network changes to minimise operational impact.
• Configure and support a range of technologies.
• Respond to incidents and provide 24/7 support.

Skills

Network routing

Switching

Network security technologies

IP networking

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation skills

Education

Higher education qualification (HNC or equivalent)

Tools

SolarWinds

Fortinet

Cisco

VPNs

Job description

A leading water utility company is seeking a Network Engineer to manage and secure the OT network infrastructure. This role ensures high availability of network systems crucial for operational monitoring and control. Key responsibilities include leading network changes, responding to security incidents, and maintaining network standards. The ideal candidate will have a higher education qualification, relevant certifications, and strong skills in IP networking and security technologies. Competitive salary up to £65,000 plus benefits offered.