Design, deploy and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless and network security infrastructure.
Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers and wireless platforms.
Support and evolve cloud networking within Oracle Cloud environments.
Implement network segmentation, VLANs and routing architectures aligned to security and operational requirements.
Monitor network performance, availability and capacity across the estate.
Proactively identify and resolve issues before user impact.
Act as an escalation point for complex network incidents and problem management.
Provide out-of-hours support where required for critical issues.
Contribute to and help deliver a campus-wide network infrastructure roadmap.
Lead implementation of agreed initiatives, coordinating internal teams and external partners.
Identify opportunities to improve standardisation, resilience and operational efficiency.
Coordinate technical delivery with third-party vendors, installers and integrators.
Work closely with cybersecurity, security operations, and facilities teams to align infrastructure and delivery.
Maintain network documentation, diagrams and configuration standards.
Apply and evolve network standards, patterns, and best practices.
Support knowledge-sharing across support teams.

Experience delivering or operating networks in large campus, research, healthcare, or industrial environments.
Cloud networking experience, particularly Oracle Cloud.
Experience with HPE Aruba technologies and ecosystem.
Familiarity with network access control solutions (e.g. ClearPass).
Relevant industry certifications (Cisco, HPE Aruba, Juniper, etc.).
Collaborative and comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams.
Delivery-focused with a pragmatic approach to solving problems.
Technically confident and willing to be hands-on when needed.
Clear and effective communicator.
Terms of Appointment
You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Network Operations Engineer

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