Senior Network Engineer – North Kent/Chelmsford

Essex Police

Senior Network Engineer maintaining secure, resilient Cisco networks for Kent and Essex Police. Supporting critical policing services, voice systems, firewalls and 999 control rooms.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeChelmsford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £41,856 - £47,505 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network infrastructure development and support, with a strong focus on network security and threat mitigation. Capable of managing critical services and participating in a 24/7 on-call rota while ensuring a resilient and secure network technology platform.

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Network Infrastructure DevelopmentNetwork Security ExperienceThird-Line Support ExperienceFirewall ExperienceCisco Qualification

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Hard Skills

Network ExperienceData Centre Network ServicesWireless TechnologyVoice ServicesACD SystemsThreat RecognitionVulnerability MitigationCloud-Based TechnologiesITIL24/7 On-Call Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco Qualification

Industry Keywords

Network SecurityCritical ServicesPolice InfrastructureKent and EssexSecurity ClearanceUK Residency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and develop network infrastructure across more than 100 police buildings in Kent and Essex
Provide and maintain data centre network services, network security, wireless technology, voice services and ACD systems
Recognise network threats and vulnerabilities and mitigate security threats
Work in a third-line support role
Support critical services including 999 control rooms and a network platform used by over 14,500 staff
Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota, approximately one week in four
Attend police sites and the relevant Team Zone or Chelmsford HQ as required
Contribute to a resilient, scalable, highly available and secure network technology platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven and demonstrable network experience
Ability to support and develop network infrastructure
Network security experience
Ability to recognise network threats and vulnerabilities and mitigate security threats
Experience working in a third-line role
Firewall and/or voice experience
Cisco qualification(s) desirable
Experience with cloud-based technologies desirable
ITIL desirable
Willingness to join a paid 24/7 on-call rota, one week in four
Successful completion of required vetting and security clearance
Non-UK applicants must be UK residents who have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years and have indefinite leave to remain without restrictions
UK applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years, except those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting salary of £41,856.00, rising incrementally to a maximum of £47,505.00
Paid 24/7 on-call rota participation (1 week in 4)
Investment in learning technologies and professional development
Home working flexibility
Reasonable adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or working environment where appropriate