Senior Network Engineer

Essex Police

. Support the Kent network infrastructure during in-hours and out-of-hours periods .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeChelmsford • United KingdomSenior💰 £41,856 - £47,505 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive network experience with a focus on supporting and developing network infrastructure, alongside strong capabilities in network security, threat recognition, and mitigation. Proficient in collaborating across various services to support critical operations and willing to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.

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Network Infrastructure SupportNetwork Security Experience3rd Line SupportCisco QualificationITIL Experience

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Hard Skills

Network ExperienceNetwork SecurityThreat RecognitionMitigation of Security ThreatsFirewall ExperienceVoice ExperienceCloud-Based TechnologiesData Centre Network ServicesWireless TechnologyVoice/ACD Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco Qualification

Industry Keywords

24/7 On-Call RotaKent PoliceEssex PoliceOperational ResponsibilitiesReactive SupportNew InstallationsDecommissioning ActivitiesRequired VettingSecurity ClearanceUK Residency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Kent network infrastructure during in-hours and out-of-hours periods
Provide technical support across a geographically dispersed estate
Collaborate across security, voice, data, and networking services supporting Kent and Essex Police
Travel throughout Kent for reactive support, new installations, decommissioning activities, and other operational responsibilities
Support and develop network infrastructure
Recognise and mitigate network security threats and vulnerabilities
Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota
Support critical policing services, including 999 control rooms
Work with data centre network services, security, wireless technology, and voice/ACD systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven and demonstrable network experience, including supporting and developing network infrastructure
Network security experience, including recognising network threats and vulnerabilities and mitigating security threats
Experience working in a 3rd line role
Firewall and/or voice experience
Comfortable balancing occasional travel and on-site attendance with predominantly virtual and home-based working
Willingness to join a 24/7 on-call rota, one week in four
Cisco qualification(s) desirable
Cloud-based technologies experience desirable
ITIL experience desirable
Required vetting and security clearance
Non-UK applicants must be UK residents who have lived continuously in the UK for the last three years and have indefinite leave to remain without restrictions
UK applicants must have lived continuously in the UK for the last three years, except those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incremental salary increases within the salary band up to £47,505
Paid 24/7 on-call rota participation (1 week in 4)
Flexible and home-based working arrangements
Predominantly virtual and home-based technical work
Investment in people, resources, and equipment
Time and support to learn the organisation’s technologies
Reasonable adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements, and/or working environment