Senior Network Administrator (ID: 2RhlDQbO)

The security team, part of Group CTO, protects UK Education and Research against a wide range of cybersecurity threats, supporting our members and customers in improving their digital resilience.

As a senior network administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing platforms and applications that support the work of the cybersecurity function, including patching and monitoring. You will also assist in monitoring and auditing all systems to ensure they are performing optimally, thereby ensuring that services meet the business's and our members' needs. Additionally, you will provide second-line troubleshooting and support to users of services hosted on the platform.

We are looking for someone with a background in enterprise network administration with experience of managing network devices both via CLI and using automation technologies. A solid understanding of the protocols and technologies that support a network – including DHCP, DNS, NTP and RADIUS - will also be key. Any experience working with Linux would be an advantage.

Senior  Network Administrator. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the disaster recovery maintenance, testing and validation required to protect our critical service in accordance with the defined policies and procedures.
• Comply with service level agreements to ensure they meet the needs of the business and products that rely upon this.
• Ensure that all documentation, processes, and procedures are maintained and reviewed in accordance with the defined policies and standards.
• Work with teams outside of the security function to understand requirements and advise on the development of new systems and services and recommend best practices.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to troubleshoot and resolve faults

 Network Administrator Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience in deploying, integrating, and administering enterprise switches, routers and firewalls – ideally based upon Juniper JunOS
• Working knowledge of current protocols and standards – especially BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, OSPF3, and IPv6
• Experience working with one or more automation frameworks – ideally Ansible
• Fluency in at least one scripting language, such as Python
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to identify and propose improvements and solve potential problems.
• Previous experience in automating systems and processes and building in resilience.

About us:

We are a data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions.
Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Why work for us?

Everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of the team that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors.

We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles.

Take a look at the fantastic benefits we offer:

• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas
• A generous pension scheme
• A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks
• A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development
• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office
• A company culture that supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning
• Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment
• Financial well-being support
• The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit
• A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recognition awards and travel loans
• Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days’ additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech

Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we’re inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. ‘Always inclusive’ is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity.

Application process:

Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you.

Function

• Cyber security

Position: Senior Network Administrator  -  Job Type:  Full-Time/ Permanent  35 hours per week -  Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience
Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester, and Milton Park)