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Network Engineer

Salary From £26,890 (based on full 3 days per week) to £44,219 (based on a full 37 hours per week)
Location Bedford (Hybrid)
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Contract Type: Permanent, Flexible – Part-Time or Full-Time 

(Flexible Hours – Part-Time or Full-Time) 

 

Are you a talented Network Engineer looking for a role that fits your lifestyle and ambitions? At bpha, we’re open to applications from experienced professionals seeking part-time flexibility and work-life balance, as well as from full-time candidates eager to build on their experience and grow their skill set in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. 

 

About the Role 

As a Network Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and deploying scalable, high-performance network solutions. You’ll ensure our infrastructure is secure, reliable, and aligned with industry standards—while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver impactful results. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Design and implement robust network architectures 

  • Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems 

  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues 

  • Conduct security audits and manage firewalls, VPNs, and IDS 

  • Maintain clear and up-to-date network documentation 

  • Lead network-related projects and mentor colleagues 

 

What We’re Looking For 

Essential Skills & Experience: 

  • Proven experience as a Network Engineer 

  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, SD-WAN, and network security 

  • Experience with Microsoft Azure and automation tools 

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills 

  • Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites 

 

Desirable: 

  • Windows Server and Amazon RDS experience 

  • Certifications in Agile, PRINCE2/APM, or ITIL Foundation 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Relevant degree and/or certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) 

 

Employee Benefits 

We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a paycheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer: 

  • Cycle to Work Scheme 

  • Retail Discounts 

  • 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays 

  • Professional Development Opportunities 

  • Private Health Care 

  • Employee Assistance Programme 

  • Generous Pension Scheme 

  • Christmas Savings Club 

 

Whether you're looking for a flexible part-time role or a full-time opportunity to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and bpha reserves the right to close applications early upon identification of a suitable candidate. Apply early to avoid disappointment! 

All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references. 

 

INDMED

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.

We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.

We work together with communities – to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.

All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.

We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.

To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.

We are ambitious

We are better together

We show empathy

We take responsibility

We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren’t simply little extras added on at the end, they’re fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.

That’s why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.

  • Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Competitive pay
  • Life assurance cover

  • Private healthcare
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Counselling service
  • Eye tests
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free annual flu jabs
  • Wellbeing activities and events
  • Free fruit and refreshments

  • Long service award
  • Annual staff recognition awards
  • Discretionary reward scheme

  • Annual volunteering day
  • Social events, clubs and activities
  • Breakout areas
  • Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters

  • Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
  • Workshops and training sessions for new skills
  • A fresh and modern eLearning platform

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