Network Engineer

A career without limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role:

Join our innovative IT Operations team at British Airways as a Network Engineer, where you\’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the robust infrastructure that keeps our global airline connected. This is your opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, agile environment supporting the technology that powers the world’s most iconic airline.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement resilient network solutions that support British Airways’ business needs.

• Collaborate with project delivery teams to support network development across global sites.

• Configure and maintain network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls.

• Monitor network performance and proactively troubleshoot to ensure optimal service delivery.

• Maintain security compliance by working closely with IT, Cyber Security, and service partners.

• Deliver network maintenance, upgrades, and documentation with accuracy and clarity.

• Provide training, guidance, and support to users and junior colleagues, contributing to a learning-focused culture.

• Analyse network usage, forecast future capacity, and optimise bandwidth efficiency.

• Engage in cross-team collaboration with developers, system administrators, and security professionals.

• Contribute to incident resolution and business continuity through international travel as required.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• A structured and adaptable approach to problem-solving, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across diverse technical teams.

• Clear and engaging communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.

• Curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies in a fast-moving environment.

• A proactive attitude with resilience and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Your experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a Network Engineer or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of protocols like TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF, and hardware such as Cisco and Juniper.

• Proficiency with SDWAN (e.g., Meraki), network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios), and ServiceNow.

• Experience with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and network security best practices.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with third-party suppliers.

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or JNCIP or the equivalent.

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.