Principal Network Engineer

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Basis: Full-Time

Job Profile: Principal Network Engineer

Principal Network Engineer

Location: Portsmouth

Date: 16/04/2025

Job Reference: REC00003154

Job Description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility, and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The Network & Security Services team plays a key role in the provision of services throughout the University. The team is responsible for the wired and wireless networks, data centre management, telephony services, and network security. The role holder will work within the S&TD-NSS team to continuously design and implement data centre service improvements.

Specifically, the role holder will be required to be a point of reference for others in the area of Cisco ACI technologies and be the lead engineer in the implementation and development of core network service components as well as standardisation of processes for the University’s technical teams.

The role also backfills firewall security, load balancing, and DNS/DHCP providing advice and recommendations on all other areas of the University network. Working closely with other engineers across the teams to collaborate on best practices to enable the digital and IT strategy.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days per week, hybrid and flexible working may be available for this role after an initial induction period and can be discussed at interview.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Erik Nagy via email: erik.nagy@port.ac.uk

Employer, External Only:

University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer, we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

Location: University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO12UP