SC Cleared Network Engineer – End Device (Hybrid)

Arqiva; Emley Moor; Hybrid; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 20%

Hybrid working

Pension 6-10%

Wellbeing programme

Learning platforms

Discounts on big brands

Job summary

Arqiva is hiring a Network Engineer – End Device at Emley Moor with hybrid working and shift-based hours. The role requires SC clearance within 3 months and covers maintenance, testing, and project support across RF and data networks.

You will engage with customers, implement upgrades, maintain records, and supervise third-party contractors to meet Arqiva standards.

Qualifications

• Higher Education or professional qualification in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned works and maintenance on the full range of systems and networks within the operating environment.
• Complete testing and measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and customer requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operating policies, processes and procedures.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects through the provision of technical advice, installation and commissioning support and service transition.
• Engage with customers and build positive working relationships.
• Implement upgrades and modifications to existing systems and networks.
• Maintain accurate records, documents and reporting of actions taken.
• Respond to faults and service outages and complete corrective maintenance in line with Arqiva standards policies and procedures.
• Supervise the delivery of 3rd party suppliers and contractors to ensure that specifications and standards meet Arqiva requirements.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Digital Principles

System Architecture

Regulation & Standards

Test & Measurement

Education

Higher Education or relevant professional qualification

Tools

SolarWinds

vROPS

vRNI

SPLUNK

Cisco routers

Linux

Log Insight

Job description

Job Description

Network Engineer – End Device (SC Clearance Required)

Job Description

Network Engineer – End Device (SC Clearance Required)

Location Emley Moor (Hybrid working - Shift based hours)

What’s In It For You

• Up to £43,000
• 20% shift allowance
• Work Life Smarter – our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
• Generous pension scheme starting at 6% rising to 10%
• A unique wellbeing programme that looks after the whole you
• Access to multiple learning platforms to support your individual development
• Active and diverse networks that build community, support wellbeing and advocate for change
• A comprehensive set of benefits including discounts on big brands, gymflex memberships and paid volunteering leave - see our full list of benefits here .
  
  

Plus, you’ll play an integral role in protecting the commercial value of Arqiva’s sites - a critical part of how we deliver for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage RAN, Core, and site-based network elements, ensuring optimal RF performance, coverage, capacity, and service availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve faults affecting Radio Access Networks, Regional Network Interfaces, Transmission Systems, and Core services, leveraging remote diagnostics and field engineering support.
• Manage network degradations and outages, analysing service impact and implementing corrective actions to maintain KPI and SLA targets.
• Lead operational response to major service-affecting incidents, coordinating engineering resources to restore network performance and customer experience.
• Assess the impact of planned RF and network changes, validating implementation plans to minimise risk to coverage, capacity, and service quality.
• Engage with vendors and technical stakeholders to support network upgrades, new site integrations, and infrastructure changes across national mobile networks.
  
  

Qualification

• A Higher Education or professional qualification in a relevant discipline
  
  

Technical/Functional Knowledge And Experience Required

• Continuous Improvement – knows and applies tools and techniques to drive improvements in engineering operations
• Digital Principles – experience of digital signals, coding techniques, modulation and multiplexing techniques and fibre optic communication.
• Experience preferred of Solarwinds, vROPS, vRNI, SPLUNK, Cisco routers, Linux, Log Insight.
• Experience preferred of ServiceNow FSM and Incident Management
• Regulation and Standards – understands relevant regulatory, industry and customer standards, including customer service level agreements.
• Safety, Health and Environment- understands and applies legislation, policies and procedures relevant to role.
• System Architecture - understand the principles of design, architecture, development and maintenance of a complex data network.
• Systems and Equipment – experience of systems and equipment relevant to role such as RF systems and Data Networks, Telecoms.
• Test and Measurement - able to conduct complex measurements, evaluate results and take appropriate action; maintains test equipment effectively.
• The ability to obtain SC Clearance within 3 months of starting the role.
  
  

More than anything, we want to work with people who are passionate about what they do and believe in our vision. So, if you think you have most of the skills and / or experience we are looking for, then please do apply for the role - we want to hear from you!

Why Arqiva

We enable a switched-on world to flow. As the UK’s leader in TV and radio broadcast and the country’s top smart utilities platform, we are shaping the future of connectivity.

Our infrastructure delivers media and data exactly where they’re needed - whether that’s bringing TV and radio to your home or sending smart meter data to your utility provider. Our technology works quietly behind the scenes, connecting millions every day.

But it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it. At Arqiva, you’ll find real connection supportive teams, active colleague networks and plenty of ways to get involved and feel part of our community. We’ll give you the space and support to grow - whether that’s developing your skills, trying something new or taking on fresh challenges. And because there is more to life than work, our rewards and benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, your lifestyle and what matters most to you.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Arqiva, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to remove barriers so every colleague can thrive. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail].

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you!