Senior Network Specialist

Job Introduction

Salary: Up to £60,011.21 (Base salary of £50,281.08 per annum with yearly increments based on performance  plus Skills Framework for the Information Age Supplement of £5116.52 amount awarded will be either 100%, 50% or 0% and based on self assessment, London Allowance of £4613.61 is payable to London based candidates only)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Can be based at any of our main hubs London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds or Glasgow, travel to London will be required on occasions 

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available

Hours: 37 hours per week 

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer to join the Networks Team. As a Senior Network Engineer with BTP, you will help us build and support the cutting‑edge network infrastructure that keeps our organisation connected. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside experienced senior network engineers to design, implement, and maintain robust voice, data, video, and wireless services. You’ll play a key role in setting up and configuring network systems, monitoring performance, and ensuring our technology runs smoothly and securely.

What you'll be doing:  

• Support the design and deployment of network infrastructure
• Monitor network reliability and troubleshoot issues
• Assist with upgrades to hardware, software, and firmware
• Document configurations, processes, and changes
• Collaborate with IT colleagues and third‑party partners
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies
• Support users and help maintain strong Wi‑Fi performance

What you'll bring to the team:

• Degree in IT, engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience. Working towards or holding entry-level networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+, JNCIA).
• Strong experience with enterprise-grade vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Fortinet, etc.).
• Solid networking knowledge and understanding (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs SD-WAN, VPN)
• Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet).
• Familiarity with SDN and network virtualization.
• In‑depth understanding of network security principles and best practices. 
• Proficiency with network monitoring, management tools and diagnostics, able to quickly pinpoint and resolve issues.
• Analytical approach to troubleshooting, with a methodical and calm style under pressure.
• Proactive in identifying risks, performance issues, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across IT, security, and business teams.
• Strong documentation skills (designs, runbooks, diagrams, configurations).
• Clear communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Committed to continuous learning, staying up to date with emerging technologies.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months. 
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme:  We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

 Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Security Clearance (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document. 

Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing. 

References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.  AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 9th April 2025. Interviews will be held remotely on 28th and 29th April.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. 

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. 

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here. 

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

Join Us:
 Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.

Find out why BTP could be the perfect fit for you - About Us - British Transport Police

Curious about what life at BTP is really like? Hear directly from our people and discover what makes working here so rewarding. Explore real stories on our blog: Our Stories - British Transport Police

For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team -RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.