Network Engineer - Aerospace
Listed on 2026-10-09
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a large-scale, mission-critical environment that connects people across the world?
Join a leading airport operator that provides essential travel infrastructure and services for tens of millions of passengers each year across multiple major UK locations and hundreds of global destinations. Playing a vital role in regional growth and connectivity, the organization is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving long-term sustainability through decarbonization initiatives, community investment, and environmental responsibility. With a strong focus on inclusion, development, and employee wellbeing, the business is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and build meaningful careers.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
Responsibilities:- 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.
- Aruba wireless experience.
- 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
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