Network Engineer

Babcock
Full_time•Lincoln, United Kingdom

📍 Job Overview

  • Job Title: Network Engineer
  • Company: Babcock
  • Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
  • Job Type: On-site
  • Category: Network Engineering
  • Date Posted: 2025-08-08

🚀 Role Summary

  • Primary Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance assets rolled out in specific locations for a 24-hour service to the MOD. Provide engineering expertise for in-service support to installed IT/Network infrastructure and conduct tests, evaluations, and acceptance activities.
  • Key Skills: IT systems, IT security, server operating systems, network firewalls, switches, Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, Solaris Clusters, stakeholder engagement, safe working practices.
  • Qualifications: Degree or HND/HNC in an engineering discipline (Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering) and significant experience working with communication systems.
  • Security Clearance: DV (Direct Vetting) security clearance is required for this role.

💻 Primary Responsibilities

🔧 Maintain and Enhance IT/Network Infrastructure

  • Provide engineering expertise for in-service support to installed IT/Network infrastructure as assigned by the project.
  • Attend meetings to discuss technical issues about the project and contribute to its continuous improvement, maintaining a commitment to the highest standards, delivery timescales, and cost reductions.
  • Conduct test, evaluation, and acceptance activities as part of system commissioning exercises.
  • Represent M-CEMA whenever required as the engineering subject matter expert.
  • Attend meetings, as required by M-CEMA, in relation to network maintenance, changes, and its capabilities.
  • Produce test specifications and procedures to support trials and acceptance activities, including contribution to system technical publications.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

🎓 Education & Experience

  • Education: Degree or HND/HNC in an engineering discipline (Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering) or significant experience working with communication systems.
  • Experience: Experience with IT systems and IT security, as well as experience working with server operating systems, network firewalls, and switches (ASA, CISCO, or Juniper), Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, and Solaris Clusters. Demonstrated experience of successful stakeholder engagement and using safe working practices.

🔑 Required Skills

  • Experience with IT systems and IT security.
  • Experience working with server operating systems, network firewalls, and switches (ASA, CISCO, or Juniper), Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, and Solaris Clusters.
  • Demonstrated experience of successful stakeholder engagement.
  • Demonstrated evidence of using safe working practices.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

💰 Salary Range

  • Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.

🎁 Benefits

  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
  • Employee share scheme.
  • Employee shopping savings portal.
  • Payment of professional fees.
  • 10-days special paid leave for reservists.
  • Holiday trading.
  • "Be Kind Day" enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
  • Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

  • Industry: Defense and security.
  • Company Size: Large (over 10,000 employees).
  • Founded: 1891.
  • Team Structure: The Network Engineer role is part of the M-CEMA team, working closely with Authority, Babcock, and external subject matter experts.
  • Development Methodology: The role involves working with Agile methodologies and contributing to project sprint planning and delivery.

📈 Career & Growth Analysis

  • Web Technology Career Level: Mid-level network engineering role with opportunities for growth and technical leadership.
  • Reporting Structure: The Network Engineer reports directly to the M-CEMA team and works closely with Authority, Babcock, and external subject matter experts.
  • Technical Impact: The role involves maintaining and enhancing IT/Network infrastructure for a 20-hour service to the MOD, with a significant impact on mission-critical systems and user experience.

🌐 Work Environment

  • Office Type: On-site at RAF Digby.
  • Office Location: RAF Digby, Lincolnshire.
  • Workspace Context: The Network Engineer works in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, including designers, marketers, and business stakeholders.
  • Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with on-call responsibilities for maintenance and support.

📄 Application & Technical Interview Process

  • Interview Process:
    1. Technical phone screen or video call to assess relevant skills and experience.
    2. On-site or virtual technical interview with hands-on assessments and case studies.
    3. Final interview with the hiring manager and team members to discuss cultural fit and team dynamics.
  • Portfolio Review Tips: Not applicable for this role.
  • Technical Challenge Preparation:
    1. Brush up on relevant network engineering concepts and technologies.
    2. Prepare for hands-on assessments and case studies related to network infrastructure maintenance and enhancement.
    3. Familiarize yourself with Babcock's company culture and values.

🛠 Technology Stack & Web Infrastructure

  • Server Technologies: Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, Solaris Clusters.
  • Network Technologies: ASA, CISCO, or Juniper network firewalls and switches.
  • Development Tools: Not applicable for this role.

👥 Team Culture & Values

  • Network Engineering Values: Collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and user-focused approach.
  • Collaboration Style: Cross-functional teamwork, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
  • Growth Opportunities: Technical skill development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities within the M-CEMA team and Babcock.

⚡ Challenges & Growth Opportunities

  • Technical Challenges:
    1. Maintaining and enhancing IT/Network infrastructure for a 24-hour service to the MOD.
    2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and external subject matter experts.
    3. Staying up-to-date with emerging network engineering technologies and best practices.
  • Learning & Development Opportunities:
    1. Technical skill development and certification in network engineering technologies.
    2. Conference attendance, webinars, and online courses.
    3. Mentoring and coaching opportunities within the M-CEMA team and Babcock.

💡 Interview Preparation

  • Technical Questions:
    1. Network engineering fundamentals and protocols.
    2. Server operating systems and network firewall configurations.
    3. IT security best practices and compliance.
  • Company & Culture Questions:
    1. Babcock's company culture and values.
    2. The role of the Network Engineer within the M-CEMA team and Babcock.
    3. The impact of the role on mission-critical systems and user experience.

📌 Application Steps

To apply for this Network Engineer position:

  1. Submit your application through the application link.
  2. Prepare for the technical phone screen or video call by brushing up on relevant network engineering concepts and technologies.
  3. Research Babcock's company culture and values.
  4. Prepare for the on-site or virtual technical interview with hands-on assessments and case studies.
  5. Prepare for the final interview with the hiring manager and team members by familiarizing yourself with the role and Babcock's company culture.

Application Requirements

Candidates must have experience with IT systems and IT security, as well as experience working with server operating systems and network devices. A degree or HND/HNC in an engineering discipline is required, along with the ability to achieve DV security clearance.