Senior Network Engineer in Milton Keynes

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Boeing Defence UK is looking for a Senior Network Administrator to support various technical requirements within a busy IT Infrastructure team. This role will involve contributing to the delivery of projects and sustainment within a demanding environment supporting Boeing Defence UK operations. The role, whilst hybrid, will expect you to work at our other sites and datacentres. You will be involved in project activities, daily support and network configuration. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for delivering outcomes for various requests that present themselves to the network team. Equally comfortable, confident and professional, whether at the end of a phone or hands‑on at a desk at a site we support, you will take pride in providing a first‑rate service and genuinely enjoy solving IT issues for colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously looking for improvements to ensure services operated are aligned to industry best practice and Boeing enterprise best practices.
• Responding to events, requests and incidents logged in management systems.
• Performing analysis of log files, systems, and network traffic.
• Working to well‑defined SLAs & KPIs.
• Contribute to daily task requests within the team.
• Identify and raise technical challenges and limitations within the networking estate.
• Provide network advice and support to various projects and programmes.
• Represent Networks and Infrastructure at meetings where necessary.
• On‑call support 1 week in 3.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience using tools like Zabbix, SolarWinds, or Splunk for network monitoring / troubleshooting.
• In‑depth knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and ICMP.
• Use of Wireshark and packet‑tracer commands to diagnose connectivity issues.
• Managing, configuring, and supporting Infoblox Core Network Services (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM—commonly known as DDI).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Cisco CCNA
• Cisco ACI
• Cisco Nexus 9000 switches
• ASA / Firepower
• Windows Server Technology
• Catalyst IOS XE
• F5 BIG‑IP Local Traffic Manager

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Shift: Participation in a shift pattern covering 7AM – 7PM Monday to Friday. Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning – you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on‑going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Applications will be accepted until May 28, 2026.

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, colour, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.