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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Network Engineer - **Company:** Oxford Quantum Circuits - **Location:** Reading, UK - **Salary:** £53,856.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Data Centers, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Quantum Computing, Ansible, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, High Performance Computing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SDN Network, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5791194701 ## About the Role * Experience in a Network Engineering role supporting enterprise or production environments. * Hands-on experience configuring and managing firewalls, routers and switches. * Experience provisioning and supporting cloud networking across Azure, AWS or GCP. * Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, software-defined networking, TCP/IP, DNS and network monitoring tools. * Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and version control systems such as Git. * Experience working with Linux and Windows operating systems. * CCNA, JNCIA or equivalent networking qualification. * A collaborative approach with excellent problem-solving, adaptability and a passion for continuous improvement. * Willingness to travel to UK and international OQC locations when required. The 'Nice-to-Haves' * Experience working in data centre environments. * Experience designing networks for R&D or global production environments. * Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, Docker, Terraform, BGP, Python or advanced Azure networking. * Experience working across Platform or DevOps engineering. * Experience mentoring engineers and supporting technical development. * Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. * Experience working within scientific or high-performance computing environments. ## Description As a Platform Network Engineer, you'll design, build and evolve the networking platforms that power OQC's cloud, lab and office environments. You'll help deliver secure, resilient and high-performance infrastructure that enables cutting-edge quantum computing research, experimentation and commercial product delivery., Working within our DevOps team, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. You'll collaborate with engineers across the business to deliver scalable networking solutions, automate infrastructure wherever possible, and continuously improve the resilience, performance and security of our platforms. What You'll Be Working On * Design, implement and maintain secure network infrastructure across cloud, lab and office environments. * Deliver network upgrades, new deployments and infrastructure improvements in collaboration with DevOps and project teams. * Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions, dynamic documentation and network architecture standards. * Implement network monitoring, performance optimisation and incident response to ensure highly available services. * Strengthen network security through access controls, encryption, security reviews and collaboration with IT teams. * Partner with internal stakeholders to design networking solutions that support research, engineering and product delivery. * Mentor colleagues, share technical expertise and contribute to the continuous improvement of networking practices across OQC. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)