Network & Security Engineer in Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

The IT Services team is committed to providing the best possible experience for staff and students. We support a mix of diverse systems and solutions which the University depends on. By joining the team, you can make a real difference.

What you will be doing:

You will be working within the Network and Security team to support the network and security systems within the university. You'll work very closely with your colleagues in the Infrastructure Team along with other teams in the IT department. You'll be maintaining and monitoring our existing systems and you'll be involved in projects to enhance and upgrade our capability. We're looking for someone who is prepared to challenge the status quo; ask why; and help drive improvements and efficiencies.

Qualifications / experience:

• Experience working in an environment where large scale LAN and Wi‑Fi technologies are in place
• Experience working with Aruba CX switching platform and Aruba AOS8 or AOS 10 Wi‑Fi platforms
• Experience with large campus "Next Generation" firewalls
• Experience of network authentication/802.1x and NAC solutions
• Relevant qualifications in networking and security (e.g. CCNP/CiSSP/ACSP)
• Experience of EDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender or Crowdstrike Falcon

If you do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family‑friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including: Unique fitness centre, Eye clinic, Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation, Counselling & mental health services, On site nursery, Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email Angela Beswick at a.beswick@bradford.ac.uk, we would love to hear from you.

At the University of Bradford, we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background and whether you're pregnant or on maternity leave. In line with the University's commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.