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Founded in 1856 by Edward Charles Healey, The Engineer is a London-based monthly magazine that delivers insights into the latest engineering and technology innovations across the UK and worldwide. Healey, an entrepreneur with a passion for engineering, had strong financial ties to the railway industry and counted Robert Stephenson and Isambard Kingdom Brunel among his associates.
The magazine’s editorial team is led by Jon Excell, who has been with The Engineer for over 15 years. Supporting him are news editor Jason Ford, features editor Stuart Nathan, and senior reporter Andrew Wade.
Network Engineer – Bristol
Exciting Opportunity in a Multi-National Information Management Function
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about maintaining critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of network infrastructure.
📍 Location: Bristol, Stevenage, or Bolton
💰 Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
🔄 Hybrid Working: 2–3 days on-site per week (subject to business needs)
🔒 Security Clearance: British Citizen (DV Clearance required)
Please note: Employment is subject to HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What We Offer
✅ Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
✅ Pension Contribution: Up to 14% (employer and employee combined)
✅ Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities available
✅ Flexible Leave: Up to 15 additional days
✅ Flexible Working: We support various working arrangements
✅ Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatment benefits included)
✅ Facilities: On-site perks such as subsidised meals, free parking, and more
The Role
As a Network Engineer, you will play a key role in managing, maintaining, and upgrading our network solutions to ensure reliability and security against evolving threats. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement secure changes, manage network incidents, identify vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance with industry best practices.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to networking initiatives, solve complex challenges, and strengthen the overall resilience of our IT infrastructure. If you have a passion for LAN (Routing & Switching), this role is an excellent fit.
What We’re Looking For
🔹 Strong understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANs, load balancing)
🔹 Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining routers and switches (e.g., Cisco)
🔹 Solid knowledge of network protocols (TCP, UDP, IPSec, SSL/TLS)
🔹 Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC) is a plus
🔹 Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks)
🔹 Proficiency in network monitoring technologies (e.g., PRTG, Nagios)