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Network Engineer
Introduction
Join a leading organisation delivering critical technology solutions within the defence sector. As a Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting secure, high-performance network infrastructure across a range of complex projects, helping to keep essential communications and systems running smoothly.
Role Overview
- Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid – minimum 3 days on site)
- Package: Competitive salary + excellent benefits
- Industry: Defence Technology / IT Infrastructure
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support and maintain secure network infrastructure across multiple technical projects.
- Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve network and systems issues to minimise downtime.
- Configure, implement and support new network solutions and technologies.
- Work closely with technical teams and project managers to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
- Maintain and improve network performance, reliability and security.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, technical documentation and best practice.
- Share knowledge with colleagues and provide practical solutions to technical challenges.
- Ensure work is delivered within a structured, ITIL-based environment.
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Main Skills Needed
- Previous experience working as a Network Engineer within a professional IT environment.
- Strong networking knowledge, including routing, switching and network troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting Juniper SRX environments, including VPNs, VLANs and cyber patching.
- Familiarity with virtualised infrastructure, particularly VMware ESXi.
- Understanding of Microsoft, Windows and Linux environments.
- Ability to investigate complex technical issues and deliver effective solutions.
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent commercial IT experience.
- Eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.
What’s in It for You
- Matched pension contribution with life assurance.
- Generous annual leave, with the option to buy additional holiday.
- Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance options.
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts and lifestyle benefits.
- Opportunities to support charities and local community initiatives through volunteering.
- Collaborative, supportive environment with genuine opportunities for learning and career development.
- Work on meaningful projects that support critical national infrastructure and advanced technology programmes.
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