Senior Network Engineer – North Kent, Home Working

Essex Police

. Support and develop network infrastructure across more than 100 police buildings in Kent and Essex .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeChelmsford • United KingdomSenior💰 £41,856 - £47,505 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive network infrastructure support and development capabilities, with a strong focus on network security, threat recognition, and mitigation. Proficient in managing critical services and collaborating with IT and policing teams while adhering to required vetting and security clearance protocols.

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Network Infrastructure DevelopmentNetwork Security Experience3rd Line SupportFirewall ExperienceCisco Qualification

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Hard Skills

Network InfrastructureNetwork SecurityThreat RecognitionVulnerability Mitigation3rd Line SupportFirewall ManagementCloud-Based TechnologiesITIL Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ACD SystemsWireless Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco QualificationITIL Certification

Industry Keywords

Network ServicesData Centre Network ServicesCritical Services24/7 On-Call RotaUK Security Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and develop network infrastructure across more than 100 police buildings in Kent and Essex
Support data centre network services, network security, wireless technology, and voice including ACD systems
Recognise and mitigate network security threats and vulnerabilities
Support critical services including 999 control rooms
Work within the Network Services Team supporting IT and policing colleagues
Learn and support the organisation’s network technologies
Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota, 1 week in 4
Visit police sites as required
Regularly attend Northfleet Team Zone one or two days per week if based in Kent and home working is agreed
Regularly attend Chelmsford HQ if based in Essex and home working is agreed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven and demonstrable network experience, including supporting and developing network infrastructure
Network security experience, including recognising threats and vulnerabilities and mitigating security threats
Experience working in a 3rd line role
Firewall and/or voice experience
Cisco qualification(s) (desirable)
Experience with cloud-based technologies (desirable)
ITIL experience (desirable)
Willingness and ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota, 1 week in 4
Ability to work Monday-Friday office hours, 37 hours per week
Required vetting and security clearance
Applicants must be UK residents who have lived continuously in the UK for the last three years, with indefinite leave to remain and no restrictions; UK applicants must also have lived continuously in the UK for the last three years, subject to the stated British Armed Forces exception

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)
Home working flexibility
Investment in training, people, resources, and equipment
Reasonable adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements, and/or working environment
Permanent employment