Senior Network Engineer – Satellite & Defence Ops (Hybrid)

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

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.