Network Engineer

Manchester Airport plc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK airport operator is seeking a Network Engineer to maintain and support their LAN, WAN and WiFi infrastructure in a collaborative environment. The role requires strong experience with Cisco devices and corporate WiFi technologies. As a Network Engineer, you will resolve network faults, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to network projects while working hybrid office hours. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to diversity are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Flexible and generous company pension plan

Free parking and subsidised public transport

Huge range of company discounts

2 volunteering days per year

Free Virtual GP service

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Network Engineering role.
• Demonstrable competency with Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Experience with corporate WiFi technologies (Aruba experience advantageous).
• Good knowledge of LAN/WAN (Cisco), Wireless (Aruba), routing, switching, VPNs, and firewall configuration.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supporting existing network infrastructure.
• Responding to and resolving faults, liaising with external support where necessary.
• Performing analysis and troubleshooting.
• Configuring and deploying network devices.
• Playing a key role in network-related projects.
• Working within MAG’s change management procedures.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cisco switches

Cisco routers

firewalls

WiFi technologies (Aruba)

LAN/WAN knowledge

VPNs

network management tools

Tools

Cisco DCNM

Cisco DNAC

Job description

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Based at Manchester Airport
Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week)
Normal office hours (9-5 / 8-4) - Hybrid working
Out of Hours – On Call – On a 6 week basis
We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK-owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 8%)
• Free parking and subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24/7
• Care Concierge service

The role

As a Network Engineer, you’ll support MAG’s LAN, WAN and WiFi infrastructure in a fast-paced, ever-changing 24/7/365 environment. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving our network systems to ensure seamless connectivity across our airports.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and supporting existing network infrastructure
• Responding to and resolving faults, liaising with external support where necessary
• Performing analysis and troubleshooting
• Configuring and deploying network devices
• Playing a key role in network-related projects
• Working within MAG’s change management procedures

What will make you successful in the role?

We’re looking for an experienced Network Engineer with:

• Strong experience in a Network Engineering role
• Demonstrable competency with Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls
• Experience with corporate WiFi technologies (Aruba experience advantageous)
• Good knowledge of LAN/WAN (Cisco), Wireless (Aruba), routing, switching, VPNs, and firewall configuration
• Familiarity with network management tools such as Cisco DCNM & DNAC
• Cisco qualifications and ITIL/change procedure experience would be advantageous
• Willingness to work hybrid office hours and participate in on-call duties

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing [e-mail]

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.