Network Engineer

About the Department
Our IT Department has an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service, modern, secure and stable technology. We are responsible for the design, build and support of all technical infrastructure, back-office applications, teaching and learning applications and data architecture.

About the Role
As a Network Engineer, you will work with best of class technology, helping to keep Canterbury Christ Church University staff and students connected whilst supporting our excellent learning and teaching capabilities. As a key member of the team, the role holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and monitoring of the IT network and data Centre infrastructure.

This is an exciting time to join the team. You will be exposed to a mix of complex, technical issues and large-scale projects. There are opportunities for experiences in data centre networking, next generation firewalls and access solutions. The team encourages and promotes knowledge sharing and mentoring for service improvements and professional development.

About You
We are looking for an experienced and approachable candidate with a strong technical understanding of networking and data centre infrastructure.

Working at CCCU
Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world-famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse.

Our staff enjoy competitive salaries and a great working environment with a number of benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre. We are strongly committed to equality and recognise the value of a diverse workforce.

We offer generous holiday entitlements plus eight bank and public holidays, as well as discretionary days over the Christmas period.

Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University is committed to equality of opportunity, supporting and encouraging underrepresented groups as well as valuing diversity. We promote wider inclusion through our policies such as the Race Equality Charter, StoneWall for LGBT+ groups and the Disability Confident Scheme, guaranteeing an interview to all disabled candidates which meet the essential criteria for our roles.

We aim to create an inclusive working culture in which all employees feel valued. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, which are currently underrepresented throughout Canterbury Christ Church. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities. We also welcome applications from LGB, Trans and Non-binary candidates. All applications decisions and progression opportunities through the University will be determined by personal merit only.

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How to apply
Closing date for applications: 22nd February 2023
Interviews are to be held: Shortly after closing date.

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Sandra Davies, sandra.davies@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ04006.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

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