Senior Network Engineer - SC-Cleared, Hybrid & WAN Expert

STFC; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 58,346 - 64,179; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of holiday + 10.5 public/privilege days

Flexible working arrangements

Defined benefit pension scheme

On-site childcare and childcare vouchers

Employee discount sites

Access to social and sporting activities

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Job summary

A leading UK research organization is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage IT Network support with a focus on firewall, routing, and security systems. The candidate should have extensive experience in LAN/WAN management and be capable of delivering innovative solutions for network stability. Benefits include flexible working options, a pension scheme, and on-site childcare facilities. The role may require travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and configuring enterprise firewalls.
• Experience in managing routers and routing.
• Proven ability to operate multi-site network environments.
• Ability to manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, DNS, and DHCP.
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi management systems.
• IP Address Management experience.
• Experience with fibre and cable management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support STFC WAN, site LAN, routing, Wi-Fi, firewall, and security.
• Collaborate with teams to meet evolving IT needs.
• Oversee new service transitions and projects.

Skills

Enterprise firewall management

Routing and routing management

Multi-site network environments

Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switches

Extreme Cloud IQ Wi-Fi management or equivalent

IP Address Management using Infoblox or equivalent

Fibre and cable management

Analytical and problem-solving

Job description

A leading UK research organization is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage IT Network support with a focus on firewall, routing, and security systems. The candidate should have extensive experience in LAN/WAN management and be capable of delivering innovative solutions for network stability. Benefits include flexible working options, a pension scheme, and on-site childcare facilities. The role may require travel to various sites.