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Based at Cambourne Station, Cambridge, travel to sites in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire will be required. We also operate a hybrid working model.

Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025

We are looking for an experienced ICT Network Engineer who will be responsible for the provision and technical support of the ICT network to users throughout the fire and rescue services including architectural design, functionality and security.

About the role

In this role you will be working as part of the ICT Network Team supporting all aspects and components of the ICT network including; Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless, IP telephony and station end equipment used for mobilisation.

You will be undertaking the installation, testing, upgrading, control and management of all configuration items of the ICT network and communications infrastructure including all documentation, software, hardware and firmware assets, including information relating to the configuration items, their dependencies and relationships.

You will have:

• A qualification in ICT network to CCNA level or working towards a formal industry training.
• Knowledge and experience of managing, maintaining and upgrading all aspects and components of secure and resilient local area, wide area and wireless networks in a geographically diverse network.
• Knowledge and experience of securing networks against internal and external threats.
• Knowledge and experience of proactively monitoring network performance and capacity ensuring problems are identified and addressed at an early stage to minimise issues affecting users.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering ICT network infrastructure support in a multiple site environment.
• Excellent listening skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a methodical and logical manner to co-ordinate and plan workloads with due regard for changing priorities.
• Current full driving licence with no pending issues.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Why work with us

We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. A few of our benefits include:

• Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
• Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years' service and 32 days after 10 years' service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
• Free onsite parking
• Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
• Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

Next steps

If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.

The interview / selection process will take place on 4th or 6th August 2025

In this role, you will participate in our out of hours service on a rota basis (additional allowance will be paid).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Public Safety

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