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# Network Support Engineer

- **Company:** Babcock International
- **Location:** Swindon, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Internet Protocol, Network Architecture, Trusted Systems, Network Support, Cisco
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bf7eee1ff401afbd

## About the Role

* Experience in the design and delivery of IP communication networks, ideally with Cisco accreditation.
 * Knowledge of IP network architectures
 * Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) Satellite communications technology would be an advantage.
 * Experience working in a telecommunication or satellite communication company.

Qualifications for the Network Support Engineer

 * Degree or a qualification with equivalent demonstratable experience in a relevant Engineering Discipline.
 * Hold or working towards Cisco Associate (CCNA) certification is ideal as a minimum

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Must be sole UK national.

## Description

As a Network Support Engineer, you'll provide advanced technical support across secure communications and network infrastructure, helping to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of critical systems. You'll work on fault investigation, system upgrades, network enhancements, and the introduction of new technologies, while contributing to the continuous evolution of military communications capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise in IP networking, telecommunications, satellite communications, and secure systems engineering.

Day-to-day, you'll be required to:

 * Respond to customer faults, network incidents and performance issues.
 * Manage the installation and configuration of new system elements.
 * Test and commissioning of new equipment and services.
 * Ensure new services and systems meet UK security requirements.
 * Manage obsolescence within the existing system to ensure the system remains supportable and compliant to security requirements.
 * Provide 3rd/4th line technical support to the customer, 3rd parties and wider MILSATCOM teams.
 * Part of an on-call rota to support fault diagnosis and rectification out of normal working hours.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based at Corsham.