Network Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Infrastructure Team in the Department of Engineering Science as an IT Network Engineer. Why Choose Us As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits we provide, including:

• Flexible Hybrid Working: A work setup that combines office and remote work.
• Excellent Contributory Pension Scheme: We help you plan for your future.
• Generous Annual Leave: 38 days of annual leave.
• Comprehensive Childcare Services: We support your family needs.
• Family Leave Schemes: Ensuring work-life balance.
• Cycle Loan Scheme: Promoting eco-friendly transportation.
• Membership to Various Social and Sports Clubs: Be part of vibrant communities.
• Discounted Bus Travel and Season Ticket Travel Loans: Making your commute more affordable.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and community-building efforts.
• Support for continued, life-long learning and career development.
The University also hosts a multitude of social groups and sports clubs for those seeking more than just a great place to work. About the role As a network engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting, maintaining, and developing the network systems upon which all of the Department's IT operations depend. Your work will involve close collaboration with team members and other departments within the University. You will be instrumental in maintaining a high level of service and continuously seeking opportunities to enhance our services and processes. Your responsibilities will include:
• Network and firewall administration: across core, distribution, and access layers.
• Troubleshooting and monitoring: diagnose problems and come up with solutions.
• Design and Development: build brand new systems to replace old ones.
• Communication and Documentation: engage with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Mentoring and Training: share knowledge and develop your skills., The Engineering Science IT Infrastructure team consists of subject matter experts led by the Infrastructure Manager, who together are responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining the core IT systems upon which the department's operations rely. The team has four core areas of expertise:
• Networking
• Servers, systems, and storage
• High performance computing
• Security
The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services, offering mutual support, and fostering technical excellence. We actively promote internal support and cross-team collaboration. Our team values flexibility, with many team members working in a hybrid format. Additionally, 25% of the team enjoys non-standard working hours, such as compressed or part-time schedules.

To thrive in this varied and engaging role, we are looking for someone with:
• Extensive experience working with enterprise network systems.
• A keen interest in the field of enterprise networking, with a strong desire to learn new skills and adopt new technologies and practises.
• A friendly and helpful demeanour, with a particular desire to improve services.
• A strong sense of responsibility, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to see tasks through to resolution.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
  Department of Engineering Science, Thom Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ
The Department of Engineering Science is one of The University of Oxford's largest research and teaching departments, and a vibrant community with strong links with computer science, materials science, and medicine.