Network & IP Engineer – 24231
Help Build the Networks That Keep People Connected
Purpose
Join our Network & IP Engineering team and help deliver the connectivity that underpins critical media, telecommunications and data services. You'll work within a supportive and collaborative engineering environment to design, develop, maintain and continuously improve network infrastructure that enables our business and customers to stay connected.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of technologies while developing your technical expertise, contributing to meaningful projects, and helping shape the future of our network capabilities.
Location
Crawley Court (Winchester), Emley Moor (Huddersfield), Newman Street (London)
We believe great work can happen flexibly. We operate a hybrid working model and support colleagues in balancing their career, wellbeing and personal commitments. Travel to either our Winchester or London office is typically required up to twice per week.
Total Package
- Up to £53,800 base salary.
- Generous pension scheme starting at 6%, rising to 10%.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Private medical cover.
- A wellbeing programme that supports your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
- Access to learning platforms, technical training and professional development opportunities.
- Employee networks that build community, celebrate diversity and support inclusion.
- Comprehensive benefits including discounts on leading brands, Gymflex memberships and paid volunteering leave.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Network & IP Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists to support, improve and evolve our network infrastructure.
You'll:
- Design, implement and operate network and IP infrastructure including LAN, WAN, microwave radio, telecommunications and VSAT technologies.
- Work collaboratively to investigate, troubleshoot and resolve network issues, ensuring reliable service delivery.
- Install, deploy and configure network hardware and software solutions.
- Monitor network performance, analyse data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in testing, validation and continuous improvement activities to maintain high-quality services.
- Maintain accurate documentation and share knowledge with colleagues across the business.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient and secure network services.
- Contribute to network upgrade, maintenance and transformation projects.
- Support project planning and delivery activities, helping teams achieve shared outcomes.
- Embed a security-first and secure-by-design mindset in everything you do.
- Continuously develop your skills through training, mentoring and hands-on experience.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in people who bring a combination of technical capability, curiosity, collaboration and a willingness to learn.
If you don't meet every requirement listed below but believe you could make a positive contribution to the team, we'd still love to hear from you.
Skills
- Knowledge of network and IP technologies, infrastructure and protocols.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a range of technical and non-technical backgrounds.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- A continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for innovation.
Experience & Knowledge
We'd particularly like to hear from candidates with experience in some of the following areas:
- Network engineering, telecommunications or related technical disciplines.
- Networking technologies including routing, switching, LAN and WAN environments.
- Network security principles and best practices.
- Collaborative project delivery and cross-functional teamwork.
- Agile ways of working (beneficial but not essential).
- Automation (Python/Ansible/NetOps),One or more in the Intent based networking and Cisco Networking Equipment (desirable but not essential).
Career Development
We're committed to helping our people grow. Whether you're building on existing networking expertise or looking to broaden your technical capabilities, you'll have access to learning resources, mentoring opportunities, certification support and hands-on experience across a diverse technology landscape.
We value potential, curiosity and continuous learning as much as previous experience.
Qualifications
A degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications or a related discipline would be advantageous, but we recognise that valuable skills and expertise can be gained through a variety of educational and career paths.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be their authentic selves.
We know that talented individuals sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you and you believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we encourage you to apply.
We welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups, and individuals with diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that diverse teams create better solutions, make better decisions and drive stronger outcomes for our customers and colleagues.
