Job Description
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About the Role
Boeing Defence UK is looking for a Network Administrator to support various technical requirements within a busy IT Infrastructure team. The role will involve contributing to the delivery of projects and sustainment within a demanding environment supporting Boeing Defence UK operations. The position is hybrid, with an expectation to work from many of our sites two or three days per week. You will be involved in project activities, hardware and software installation, daily support, configuration and disposition of servers and networks.
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for delivering outcomes for various requests that present themselves to the network team. You will be comfortable and professional whether on the phone or hands‑on at a desk within any of the sites we support, providing first‑rate service and genuinely enjoying solving IT issues for colleagues at all levels.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to grow their skills and become a vital team member within both BDUK and the global teams we work with.
Position Responsibilities
* Continuously look for improvements to ensure services operated are aligned to industry best practice and Boeing enterprise best practices.
* Respond to events, requests and incidents logged in management systems.
* Perform analysis of log files, systems, and network traffic.
* Work to well‑defined SLAs & KPIs.
* Contribute to daily task requests within the team.
* Identify and raise technical challenges and limitations within the networking estate.
* Provide network advice and support to various projects and programmes.
* Represent Networks and Infrastructure at meetings where necessary.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
* User Access Networks (Wired / Wireless Cisco Catalyst Switches)
* Data Centre Switches (Cisco Nexus)
* Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP)
* Firewall (Juniper, Palo Alto)
* VPN Technologies
* Various IP Protocols (SNMP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, HTTP)
* Infoblox DNS/DHCP Management
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
* Cisco CCNA
* F5 Load Balancers
* Solarwinds or PRTG
* Various IP Protocols (SNMP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, HTTP)
* System Log Management and Network/Server Monitoring
* VMware
* Linux Operating Systems
* Windows Server Technology
Work Authorisation
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
* Continuous learning – you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
* Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
* An inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
* Excellent adoption and parental leave options
* 23 days plus UK public holidays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year
* Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution
* Company‑paid BUPA medical plan
* Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
* Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
* Six‑times annual salary life insurance
* Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
* Access to Boeing’s wellbeing programmes, tools and incentives
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 15, 2026.
Export Control Requirements
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Shift
Not a shift worker (United Kingdom).
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We are a Disability‑Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.
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