Network Operations Engineer

Working Pattern

Full-time, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Professional Services

IT Services

If you have a passion for networks with a desire to apply and develop your skills further, we have an exciting opportunity for a Network Operations Engineer within Network Services. You will join the multi-skilled and highly collaborative Network Operations team, supporting and delivering wired and wireless connectivity across the University. As a large, research-led institution with over 300 buildings and 35,000+ users, the role of Network Operations is essential, making a significant positive impact.

The work is interesting and highly varied; whether it’s business as usual service requests, enabling research projects, supporting major events or delivering connectivity for new flagship teaching facilities. The University has recently started a multi-year programme of network modernisation to drive a wireless first connectivity experience. As part of the team you will play a key role in this, making a real difference to our user community while further enhancing your skills and experience.

• Enthusiastic and proactive networking professional with hands‑on experience supporting Cisco Catalyst wired and wireless infrastructures.
• Good problem‑solving skills, able to think around situations and work with colleagues to implement effective solutions.
• Understanding of how IT infrastructure functions within a large, complex organisation and the considerations this brings.
• Existing skills in scripting (e.g., Python) are a plus.
• Keenness to learn and develop in the role.

The University of Sheffield offers a competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing and a wide range of retail discounts.

Find out more at  and join us to become part of something special.

£32,080 to £36,636 per annum with the potential to progress to £39,906