Systems & Network Engineer in Cambridge

The Perse School is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Systems and Network Engineer to play a key role in the development and resilience of its IT infrastructure. This is a newly created post, reflecting the School’s continued investment in technology and its commitment to providing a secure, reliable and future-ready digital environment for teaching, learning and operations.

The School operates a complex, multi-site network supporting pupils, staff and parents across three campuses. The Network and Systems Engineer will work with enterprise-grade technologies, including VMware, Veeam, Cisco, and Microsoft on-premises and cloud services (Microsoft 365 and Azure), as well as specific cybersecurity applications and a large-scale wireless network, gaining exposure to a broad and modern technical estate.

Working closely with the Network Manager, the post holder will help to maintain and enhance core infrastructure services, while also taking ownership of defined projects and acting as a technical lead where appropriate. The role offers a strong balance between hands-on engineering, project delivery and strategic input, with opportunities to collaborate across the IT department and engage with the wider school community. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled network professional who is looking to apply their expertise in a varied, well-supported and technically ambitious environment.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Tuesday 7th April at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment: The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.