Looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a large-scale, mission-critical environment that connects people across the world?
Join a leading airport operator that provides essential travel infrastructure and services for tens of millions of passengers each year across multiple major UK locations and hundreds of global destinations. Playing a vital role in regional growth and connectivity, the organization is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving long-term sustainability through decarbonization initiatives, community investment, and environmental responsibility. With a strong focus on inclusion, development, and employee wellbeing, the business is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and build meaningful careers.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
Responsibilities:
* 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.
Skills / Must Have:
* 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.
Benefits:
* 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.
Salary:
* Up to £50,000 per annum
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