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# Network Engineer - Aerospace

- **Company:** Hamilton Barnes
- **Location:** Greater Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Internet Service Provider, Networking Basics, Routing, Remote Access Technology, Wireless Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Network Support, Firepower, Cisco
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815624499-network-engineer-aerospace

## About the Role

* Strong experience supporting Cisco switching environments.
 * Solid networking fundamentals across routing, switching, and WAN connectivity.
 * Experience with firewalls (ASA / Firepower or equivalent).
 * Understanding of VPNs and BGP.
 * Comfortable operating in a support-heavy, operational environment.
 * Able to work onsite regularly and be based within one hour of the Manchester area.

Skills / Nice to Have:

 * Aruba wireless experience.
 * Experience working with ISPs and managing circuit-related issues.
 * Previous exposure to transport, logistics, or operationally critical environments.

## Description

* Support and maintain a Cisco-based enterprise network in a mission-critical environment.
 * Deliver switch refresh and upgrade projects across the estate.
 * Provide 2nd/3rd line network support across LAN, WAN, wireless, and firewall platforms.
 * Support Cisco switching and Aruba wireless infrastructure.
 * Manage and troubleshoot firewall and VPN technologies (ASA & Firepower).
 * Support BGP connectivity and liaise with ISP providers on WAN issues.
 * Work closely with internal stakeholders and third parties to resolve incidents and deliver improvements.
 * Participate in an on-call rota supporting a 24x7 operational environment.


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