Overview

The role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role will provide essential cover while our core team delivers a major network transformation and embeds a Network Operations Centre. In this key role, you'll bring your technical expertise, analytical mindset and collaboration to support and maintain our campus-wide network. You'll also act as a technical escalation point, provide 2nd and 3rd line support and contribute to projects involving Azure networking to help shape the future of digital infrastructure at the University.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support and maintain the campus-wide network; act as a technical escalation point and provide 2nd and 3rd line support.
• Contribute to projects involving Azure networking and the move to Azure Cloud Services and Zero Trust networking.
• Engage with suppliers, customers and stakeholders of network data and voice infrastructure, providing technical evaluation and input to ensure the best value for the University.
• Be part of the team delivering the future transformation of network infrastructure, enabling the University to deliver its digital strategy.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of networking infrastructure and provide guidance for software defined networking within Campus and Data Centre environments.
• Contribute to projects and project planning, providing advice and guidance at a technical level by presenting information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications / Experience

• Extensive experience of supporting and managing all aspects of core infrastructure at a campus network scale.
• Experience in the delivery and support of wired and wireless technologies and the move to Azure Cloud Services and Zero Trust networking.
• Knowledge of the delivery and support of software defined networking within Campus and Data Centre environments.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Visa / Sponsorship

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – 42 days a year.
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our on-campus gym, with facilities including a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes.
• And much more!