About this role
Job reference: PSX-031494 Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Professional Services Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Permanent Division/Team: Campus Technology Services Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 02/06/2026 Contract Duration: Permanent School/Directorate: Directorate of IT Services
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Network Engineer (Active). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to design, delivery and operation of the University’s network, which underpins all teaching, research and business activity across the organisation.
You will be responsible for:
Investigating and diagnosing complex network problems and working with staff and suppliers to resolve. Carrying out installation and configuration of network hardware and software according to agreed schedules, standards and processes. Supports network design taking technical requirements and constraints into consideration.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
Experience of supporting a complex enterprise network, preferably with Aruba technologies. Knowledgeable of software-defined networking, network security, wireless network design and cloud networking.
Familiar with DWAN and WAN technologies; MPLS and DWDM infrastructure; and LAN and WiFi network design.
Knowledgeable about firewalls, including IP security, internet proxy and remote access virtual private networks.
Experienced with virtual extensible local area networks and Ethernet virtual private network underlay fabric.
Desirable qualifications:
Aruba certified, CCNP, CCIE, VMware, NSX certifications
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
Generous employer contribution pension 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Warren Mittoo
Email Address: [email protected]
General enquiries and administrative support
Technical and job portal support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.