Network Engineer

Location: Medical Sciences IT Services (MSD IT), Medical Sciences Divisional Office (MSDO), Level 3 - John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU

Salary: Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 with discretionary range to £62,407 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

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MSD IT Services provide the underlying network and infrastructure delivering IT services across the Medical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford. The division depends on these services to support its world-leading research and teaching activities, and the professional services and administration that aid this. MSD IT support a user base in excess of 6,000 people. 

We are looking for a highly motived, experienced individual to join the MSD IT Systems Team to help us manage our large and complex networking estate which is spread across the city of Oxford. This is an exciting time for MSD IT Services as we start our journey to replace, renew and rebuild various services and infrastructure. 

We are looking for someone who has:

• Advanced Networking skills and experience with Cisco and Fortinet devices
• Experience of deploying and managing networks across separate locations
• General IT infrastructure (Server and Storage) experience
• A clear understanding of cybersecurity principles
• A positive can-do attitude 

If your knowledge and experience does not quite meet all of the above criteria, but you are looking to learn and develop, then we will mentor and train you within our well-established team. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and enhance your career. 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Generous Annual Leave
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• Family Leave schemes
• Comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• All the other staff benefits of working for Oxford (Staff Benefits)

The University also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact trevor.mundell@medsci.ox.ac.uk 

The post is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We will also consider applications for part-time working (minimum 80%) and/or hybrid working (minimum of 60% onsite). 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. You are not required to provide training or qualification certificates. 

To be considered, applications must be received by Monday 23rd June 2025 at midday. 

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

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