Senior Network Engineer

The Network & Security Services team plays a key role in the provision of services throughout the University. The team is responsible for the wired and wireless networks, data centre management, telephony services and technical data network security. The role holder will work within the team on the operation and administration of wireless, voice, data network services and firewalls for the University. Specifically, the role holder will be required to serve as a point of reference for others in the areas of wireless networking, DNS/DHCP and firewall administration, lead the maintenance and development of relevant systems, processes, and documentation, and ensure continuity of services across the University. Additionally, the role holder will work with both internal customers and external service providers to ensure that the wireless, voice, and data network services remain responsive and continue to meet the University's expectations. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. This appointment is a fixed term contract until 31 January 2027 (or the earlier return of the substantive post holder) to cover a period of maternity leave. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Erik Nagy at erik.nagy@port.ac.uk or call 023 9284 5558. Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience

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• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
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