Network Engineer (SC Clearance Required)
-Emley Moor, West Yorkshire (Hybrid Working)
-Up to £43,000 + 20% Shift Allowance
-Must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance
Join Arqiva and Help Power the UK's Critical Communications Infrastructure
Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking to work on complex telecommunications and networking environments that underpin some of the UK's most critical services?
At Arqiva, we're looking for a talented Network Engineer to join our team at Emley Moor. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly skilled operational environment, managing and supporting large-scale network infrastructure while contributing to the performance, resilience, and availability of national mobile and telecoms networks.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability of critical network services, responding to incidents, supporting upgrades, and driving continuous improvement across our operational estate.
What You'll Receive -Salary & Rewards
- Up to £43,000 basic salary
- 20% shift allowance
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Competitive pension scheme (6% employer contribution rising to 10%)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Discounts with major retailers
- GymFlex membership options
- Paid volunteering leave
Wellbeing & Development
- Industry-leading wellbeing programme
- Access to multiple learning and development platforms
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive employee networks and communities
- Inclusive culture focused on growth and collaboration
What You'll Be Doing
As a Network Engineer, you will:
- Monitor and manage RAN, Core and site-based network elements
- Ensure optimal network performance, coverage, capacity and service availability
- Diagnose and resolve faults across:
- Radio Access Networks (RAN)
- Regional Network Interfaces
- Core Network Services
- Transmission Systems
- Investigate network degradations and outages and implement corrective actions
- Lead technical responses during major service-impacting incidents
- Coordinate engineering teams and stakeholders to restore services quickly
- Assess planned network and RF changes to minimise operational risk
- Support network upgrades, site integrations and infrastructure projects
- Work closely with vendors, field engineers and technical partners
What We're Looking ForEssential
- Higher Education qualification or professional certification in a relevant discipline
- Strong understanding of telecommunications, data networks, or RF systems
- Knowledge of complex network architecture and operational support environments
- Ability to analyse incidents, troubleshoot network faults and resolve issues effectively
- Understanding of industry regulations, standards, SLAs and operational procedures
- Eligibility to obtain SC Security Clearance within three months of joining
Desirable Experience
Experience with any of the following technologies would be advantageous:
- SolarWinds
- Splunk
- Cisco Routers
- Linux
- VMware vROPS
- VMware vRNI
- Log Insight
- ServiceNow FSM
- Incident Management platforms
Technical Knowledge
Knowledge and experience in areas such as:
- Fibre optic communications
- Digital signalling and coding techniques
- Modulation and multiplexing technologies
- RF systems and telecommunications networks
- Performance monitoring and testing tools
- Continuous improvement methodologies
Why Join Arqiva?
At Arqiva, we connect people, businesses, and communities across the UK through world-class communications infrastructure. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence while offering the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
We recognise that great candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you're passionate about networking, telecommunications, and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help keep the UK's critical communications networks connected.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,363.46-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
- Are you able to travel to our Emley Moor office (Huddersfield, HD8 9TQ) on a daily basis as required for this role?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
