Network Engineer - Aerospace

• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive salary package.
• On-call allowance of £200 per week plus call-out payments.
• Structured shift pattern: 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.
• 1 week in 5 on-call rota.
• Hybrid working with 3-4 days per week onsite.
• Exposure to large-scale, non-static infrastructure.
• Stable team with real engineering ownership.