Network Engineer

Network Engineer – Network & Telecoms Systems Connectivity

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This is an opportunity to join a busy, operationally critical airport environment where the network is fundamental to day‑to‑day operations. You’ll be working in a Cisco‑centric environment, supporting and improving infrastructure that underpins airport operations across multiple UK locations. The role offers a strong mix of hands‑on support and project work, with exposure to switch refresh programmes, firewall technologies, WAN connectivity, and ISP management.

• Support and maintain a Cisco‑based enterprise network in a mission‑critical environment.
• Deliver switch refresh and upgrade projects across the estate.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line network support across LAN, WAN, wireless, and firewall platforms.
• Support Cisco switching and Aruba wireless infrastructure.
• Manage and troubleshoot firewall and VPN technologies (ASA & Firepower).
• Support BGP connectivity and liaise with ISP providers on WAN issues.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and third parties to resolve incidents and deliver improvements.
• Participate in an on‑call rota supporting a 24x7 operational environment.

• Strong experience supporting Cisco switching environments.
• Solid networking fundamentals across routing, switching, and WAN connectivity.
• Experience with firewalls (ASA/Firepower or equivalent).
• Understanding of VPNs and BGP.
• Comfortable operating in a support‑heavy, operational environment.
• Able to work onsite regularly and be based within one hour of the Manchester area.

• Experience working with ISPs and managing circuit‑related issues.
• Previous exposure to transport, logistics, or operationally critical environments.
• Competitive salary package.
• On‑call allowance of £200 per week plus call‑out payments.
• Structured shift pattern: 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm.
• 1 week in 5 on‑call rota.
• Hybrid working with 3–4 days per week onsite.
• Exposure to large‑scale, non‑static infrastructure.
• Stable team with real engineering ownership.
• Up to £50,000 per annum.

Manchester area – must be located within one hour of the airport.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

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