Senior Network Engineer

1 month ago

Luton, United Kingdom Connect2Employment Full time

The IT Department provides support for all electronic communications systems at the site, as well as taking a leading role in delivering technology change/improvement projects and managing support of operational and corporate IT & OT systems.

As a Senior Network Engineer within the IT Infrastructure team at, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the airport's network systems. You will play a crucial role in detecting, investigating, and responding to network-related events and incidents. This involves closely monitoring the network infrastructure, identifying any issues or anomalies, and taking appropriate action to resolve them.

In addition to day-to-day network operations, you will also be involved in various projects focused on infrastructure upgrades and improvements. This could include activities such as network design and implementation, network equipment procurement and configuration, network performance optimization, and ensuring network security and compliance with industry standards.

Your role as a Senior Network Engineer is vital for maintaining seamless communication and connectivity across the airport's electronic systems. It requires strong technical knowledge and skills in areas such as routing, switching, firewall management, VPN technologies, network protocols, and network troubleshooting

MAIN DUTIES WILL INVOLVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Manage the day-to-day running of the airport networks, including conducting regular health checks, identifying issues, risks, and opportunities, and providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Act as a technical lead/resource on infrastructure projects, collaborating with business and technical contacts to ensure successful implementation.

• Liaise with third-party vendors and internal staff to provide support on network-related projects, coordinating efforts and managing dependencies.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, escalating to vendors when necessary.

• Configure network switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN tunnels to maintain optimal performance and security.

• Utilize network monitoring tools to proactively identify and address network problems and vulnerabilities.

• Produce design documentation, maintenance plans, and support documentation for network solutions, and provide training for the handover to IT operations teams.

• Implement best practices for network management and perform regular maintenance activities to ensure network stability and performance.

• Provide support and perform maintenance tasks outside regular working hours if required.

• Patch ethernet/Fiber Lines across the airport and handle network equipment during the installation.

• Responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and colleagues in the workplace; supporting our journey to create an open and honest wellbeing culture.

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

Essential

• Previous experience in a dedicated network engineering role, including expertise in network infrastructure maintenance, design, programming, implementation, migration, and replacement.

• Experience troubleshooting LAN and WAN infrastructure in a corporate environment, working with platforms such as HPE, Aruba, Dell, and Palo Alto products.

• Hands-on experience with network and system monitoring and alerting solutions

• Excellent understanding of network security threats, best practices, and equipment implementation, including firewalls, access control, and security protocols

• Advanced understanding of enterprise campus networks, firewall platforms, WAN technologies, network management, monitoring, and packet capture techniques

• A well-organized and structured approach to work planning and task allocation, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong investigation and analysis skills for IT logs and event sources

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a customer-service approach. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage workload effectively.

• Self-motivated attitude to advance knowledge, gain formal qualifications, and stay updated with industry trends.

• Experience with network infrastructure rollout and firmware upgrades

• Excellent knowledge of network technologies such as OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, IPSEC, VLAN, STP, VTP, VRRP, WAN, DHCP, switching, and SD-WAN. Competency in administering firewalls, and familiarity with wireless protocols and corporate wireless network management.

• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent real-world experience. Relevant permits to work in the UK and willingness to undergo security clearances.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server Technologies and VMWare/Hyper-V virtualization

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with HPE/Cisco networking products, Fortinet/Meru/Aruba wireless products, and Palo Alto security products

• Familiarity with Network Automation Tools

• Prince2 Foundation or other equivalent project management certification

You will be required to pass a range of referencing and vetting checks, including a Criminal Record Check and for certain roles a Counter Terrorism Check. You must also have lived in the UK for at least 3 years with a 5-year work history, unless in education.

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