Senior Network Engineer - Defence Communications

Babcock Canada Inc.; Corsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support military satellite communications. This full-time role involves critical responsibilities including technical solutions for MOD incidents, health checks on network systems, and user access configurations. Ideal candidates will have strong IP routing skills and a degree in engineering or equivalent experience. The company offers excellent benefits, including a matched pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading options

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of data communications necessary.
• Strong IP switching and routing skills are essential.
• Exposure to the telecommunications industry is beneficial.
• Familiarity with satellite communications systems required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical solutions for MOD incidents.
• Perform health checks on network infrastructure.
• Investigate RF and Baseband issues.
• Set up and test new user access configurations.
• Generate reports on network status.

Skills

Broad understanding of data communications

Strong IP switching and routing skills

Exposure to the telecommunications industry

Familiarity with satellite communications systems

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline

Cisco Professional (CCNA) certification

Job description

A leading defence and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support military satellite communications. This full-time role involves critical responsibilities including technical solutions for MOD incidents, health checks on network systems, and user access configurations. Ideal candidates will have strong IP routing skills and a degree in engineering or equivalent experience. The company offers excellent benefits, including a matched pension scheme and development opportunities.