Overview
Interested in developing communication systems for the future to enhance and optimise Command, Control and Situational Awareness across the whole battlespace? We are looking for network engineers to help develop in this domain in one of the world's largest engineering companies.
What we're looking for in you
You should be able to demonstrate:
* A 'can do' attitude; deliver within agreed budgets and timescales
* Self-organisation and good time management
* Occasional travel may be required
The Digital Intelligence team
Customers increasingly demand information and technology solutions delivering advantage, communications, planning, operations and cyber protection. Communications and Networks under Innovation and Technology within Digital Intelligence is where we design and build cutting edge IT solutions for incorporation into products and services.
Deliverables / Responsibilities
* Producing high- and low-level designs to meet challenging networking requirements
* Building and configuring technical solutions of networked hardware and software
* Integration of Commercial of the Shelf hardware and software
* Adherence to systems engineering practices
* Fault finding and resolution of issues in a production environment to a successful conclusion
* Producing clear and concise technical documentation
* Collaboration with other members of the agile team; sharing knowledge and peer reviewing others work
* Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership
* Occasional visits to customer sites to support deployment
Key Knowledge / Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge
Essential:
* Functional domain knowledge of routing protocols e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP
* Experience of network design to meet customer requirements
Desirable:
* Knowledge of software defined networking and network function virtualization
* Experience of Virtual Private Networking including IP Security and the provisioning of Public Key Infrastructure Certification Authorities
* Experience of network management protocols e.g. SNMP, SSH, SysLog, ICMP
* Knowledge of virtualization technologies – e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, and Linux KVM
* Knowledge of deployed communication systems in constrained environments. Defence background also desirable but not necessary
Skills
Essential:
* Installation and configuration of Layer 2 switched networks and Layer 3 routed networks
* Technical documentation production
Desirable:
* Configuration and support of VRF, L2TP, GRE, and VSS technologies
Job Info
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Posted: Jan 30th 2026
Closes: Mar 2nd 2026
Sector: Military, Emergency & Government
Contract: Contract
Hours: Full Time
Notes: Must be eligible for SC, working on UK eyes only projects
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