Senior Network Engineer

Oxford Brookes University; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Relocation support

Training & development

Job summary

Oxford Brookes University is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead and develop our campus network infrastructure. You will manage state-of-the-art equipment from HPE Aruba, Fortinet, and F5, while ensuring our AWS environment reflects onsite networking principles and aligns with the university’s hybrid cloud strategy.

You will deliver projects, manage technical risks, and collaborate with IT Services and faculties to improve services, security, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Passionate about network infrastructure in large organisations.
• Experience delivering network projects and changes.
• Ability to identify and manage technical risks and communicate them clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to shape and develop the network infrastructure.
• Deliver projects and changes across campus networks and cloud integrations.
• Collaborate across IT Services to improve services and security.

Skills

Network engineering

HPE Aruba

Fortinet

AWS

Project delivery

Technical leadership

Tools

HPE Aruba ecosystem

F5

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

£47,389 rising to £51,753

Full Time, Permanent - Professional Ser

At Oxford Brookes University, we take immense pride in the outstanding experience we offer our staff and students. You'll become part of a welcoming, professional community where every individual is valued and recognised as integral to our collective success.

As a modern, forward-thinking institution, we are deeply rooted in a city renowned for its rich cultural and academic heritage. Oxford Brookes is globally recognised for its commitment to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and delivering an exceptional student experience. Our vision is clear: to shape tomorrow through a unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking innovation, and excelling in education and research.

About the role

We are looking for a Network Engineering professional to provide technical leadership; shaping and developing our network infrastructure to deliver ever more sophisticated and reliable services to our staff and student users across our campuses. You'll be managing state of the art infrastructure equipment from HPE Aruba, Fortinet and F5, alongside ensuring our AWS environment mirrors our onsite networking principles. You'll help to innovate our service offerings, security and operational efficiency. Collaborating with colleagues across IT Services and within faculties you'll play a key role in delivering positive organisational outcomes through defining solutions, solving problems and delivering projects and changes.

IT Services at Oxford Brookes University is a modern, service-oriented environment that is constantly embracing change. You will be joining the team at an exciting time and will be contributing to the implementation of our hybrid cloud strategy. We are transforming university life through the use of seamless digital technologies and services whilst delivering excellent customer service. You will be provided with development opportunities both professionally and personally that will enable you to continue to enhance your skills and knowledge.

About you

You'll be passionate about network infrastructure, having lived and breathed network management for large organisations, particularly using the HPE Aruba ecosystem. You'll be able to demonstrate successful project delivery, thriving in an environment that adapts to organisational needs with supportive colleagues - this is a role for collaborators. You'll be able to identify, communicate and manage technical risks, representing the Networks teams at a variety of internal and external forums. You're keen on continual development, for the organisation and for yourself. Your curiosity helps you to solve problems and step into new areas of technology to build capability and confidence, and you'll be able to apply new learning to improving services, systems and processes.

Working Arrangements

We support hybrid working. Our team is based at the Headington Campus in Oxford, and we enjoy spending time working on projects, engaging with our users and collaborating with each other. Likewise, time off campus to focus on specific tasks is really helpful. Typically we spend 2 days on campus and 3 days working remotely.

About the Location

Our vibrant Headington campus is just one mile from the centre of Oxford and is easily accessible by regular public transport. You'll enjoy the lively atmosphere and the opportunity to be part of a thriving academic community.

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year).

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, as well as providing all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.

In addition, all employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
• An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
• Discounted travel options
• TOTUM card discount scheme
• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
• Training and development opportunities
• A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Closing Date : 04-Oct-2026

Vacancy ID : 196286

Faculty or Directorate : IT Services

Location : Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information : [e-mail]

Posted on : 10-Sep-2026