Network Engineer

Overview

Network Engineer

– NCC – Innovating for IndustryBristol based with hybrid working (3 days per week in office). Salary: £35,188 to £49,814 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance and additional benefits package.Summary: We’re looking for a Network Engineer to join our expanding team and support an upcoming network refresh programme. You’ll work within a small Network Engineering team and collaborate closely to maintain and improve NCC’s network infrastructure. You’ll report to the Security and Networking Manager and manage day-to-day support of the current network and supporting infrastructure, including identification, diagnosis, and resolution of network and security issues in collaboration with the IT security analyst and manager. You’ll support BAU and project-based work. Training and development are encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities

Networking (BAU) support – port re-configuration, fault finding, managing warranty incidents, software upgrades, and providing IT networking expertise on NCC IT network infrastructure for internal projects and business projects, including hardware, software, licensing and infrastructure.

Act as technical point of contact for external suppliers on network BAU activity, guiding and challenging them to deliver NCCs requirements cost-effectively and timely.

Use network management systems and analysis tools to collect routine load statistics, model performance, and create improvement proposals.

Provide expertise to assist in the resolution of incidents and major incidents.

Support network security certification activities.

Work closely with the IT Security function.

Operate within a framework of Continual Service Improvement.

Project-related work: support the delivery of network and security projects and BAU activities to meet IT and business priorities (e.g., deploying switching, firewalls, authentication, Wi-Fi, IOT).

Collaborate with other IT teams and partners to deliver secure configurations for cloud and other systems integrations (e.g., Azure, M365, customer or 3rd party partner systems).

Support the wider team in implementing and testing IT solutions for the IT future state; assist with procurement, project documentation, or reviewing future state solutions.

Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications and Skills

Proven experience in networking and/or security roles.

Experience managing third parties.

CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.

Experience with recent networking developments (software-defined networks, etc.).

Demonstrable knowledge of:

Enterprise networking

L2/L3 concepts

High availability protocols

Next-generation firewalls

Network monitoring tools

Network troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark)

VPN and Remote Access

Wireless administration

What we offerHybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, and honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. The role supports wellbeing, EDI and learning and development in a thriving RandD facility.

Notes for applicantsIf you have questions, you can reach out to the recruitment team, Jon Barratt, via LinkedIn.

Diversity and InclusionAt NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. Hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics. Flexible working requests will be ..... full job details .....