Senior Network Engineer

Babcock International; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP and health check via Aviva

Employee share scheme

Flexible working

Reservists in armed forces leave

Be Kind Day

Holiday Trading

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the Ministry of Defence satellite communications network. You will work in the Network Operations Centre to ensure reliability and performance of critical systems across the globe.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge satellite and telecommunications technologies and professional development. Based at Oakhanger and Hawthorn with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of data communications and networks.
• Strong IP switching and routing skills.
• Experience in the telecommunications sector.
• Exposure to satellite communications is desirable.
• Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience in an Engineering discipline.
• Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent demonstrated level.

Responsibilities

• Perform health checks of the network and underlying infrastructure.
• Provide 1st line investigations within the Network for RF and Baseband.
• Complete set-ups and testing of new user accesses.
• Generate reports to validate network state and inform customers.

Skills

Data comms

IP switching and routing

Telecommunications industry exposure

Satellite communications familiarity

Engineering degree or equivalent

CCNA certification

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco CCNA certification

Job description

As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the operation and maintenance of the UK Ministry of Defence's military satellite communications network. Working within the Network Operations Centre, you'll help ensure the reliability and performance of critical communications systems that support defence operations across the globe. This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced satellite and telecommunications technologies, collaborate with highly skilled technical teams, and make a meaningful contribution to a critical national capability. As part of a growing business, you'll benefit from exposure to cutting-edge projects and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Perform health checks of the network and underlying infrastructure
• Provide 1st line investigations within the Network for both RF and Baseband.
• Complete set‑ups and testing of new user accesses.
• Generate reports to validate network state and inform customers

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based at Oakhanger and Hawthorn. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Required skills and experience

• Broad understanding of data comms
• Good IP switching and routing skills
• Broad exposure to the telecommunications industry in general
• Exposure to / familiarity with satellite communications systems, Degree or a qualification with equivalent demonstratable experience in a relevant Engineering Discipline.
• A valid Cisco Professional (CCNA) certification is preferred, demonstration of working at this level is also acceptable.

Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Must be Sole UK National.

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Network Engineer at Oakhanger and Hawthorn, near Alton, Hampshire and Corsham, Wiltshire. We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met
• A dynamic working environment