Network Engineer Industrial Placement
Salary: £23,328 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Closing date: 20th October 2024
Interview date: December 2024/January 2025 (travel and accommodation will be reimbursed)
Start date: September 2025
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
STFC's Digital Infrastructure department delivers many fundamental Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services to the rest of the organisation, underpinning STFC's scientific programme and its campuses. DI protects the organisation's digital assets and enables the work of our scientific community.
You will work in Digital Infrastructure’s computer networking team, helping run STFC networks - the organisation’s circulatory system, through which business and scientific data flows around the organisation.
Brief overview of the scheme
STFC’s incredibly diverse range of placements allow you to work alongside world leading engineers, scientists, and technicians in highly collaborative environments. Whichever you choose, you will become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the start. You will be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Early Careers Development Team who will also ensure you benefit from a range of personal development opportunities.
STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours.
About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities
The role will provide support for the daily operation, and perhaps longer term development, of the STFC network, under the supervision of more senior network engineers.
Key duties will include:
* Resolving customer requests and fault reports, submitted electronically as Service Desk tickets.
* Maintaining team documentation.
* Undertaking or assisting with the configuration and installation of new network equipment, such as network switches and Wi-Fi Access Points.
* Contributing to projects which develop or enhance the STFC network and how it is operated.
To apply for this placement, we are looking for the following:
Essential:
* Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement (S)
* Are required or have requested to take an industrial placement year (S)
* Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)
* Able to commence employment in summer 2025 (S)
* Knowledge or experience of network routing, switching and firewalling (S&I)
* Knowledge or experience of TCP/IP (S&I)
* Knowledge or experience of DNS and DHCP (S&I)
* Knowledge or experience of wired and wireless networking (S&I)
* Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision (S&I)
* Effective written and oral communication skills (S&I)
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered.
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