Network Engineer

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Network Engineer provides hands‑on engineering, implementation, and operational support for the organization’s global network infrastructure. Working under the direction of the Head of Cloud & Networks, the role is responsible for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise network technologies including WAN, LAN, SDWAN, firewalls, wireless, VPN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and network security controls.
The Network Engineer ensures that all network services are secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with corporate standards and policies derived from the enterprise cloud and network strategy.

Duties:

• Implement, configure, and support enterprise network technologies including switching, routing, firewalls, SDWAN, wireless, VPN, and network segmentation.
• Perform hands‑on administration of AT&T/DXC-managed SDWAN, MPLS, WAN circuits, and global connectivity services.
• Execute network changes, upgrades, and maintenance windows following established change management processes.
• Respond to network incidents, analyze root causes, perform remediation, and drive continuous improvement of network reliability.
• Deploy and maintain DNS, DHCP, IP address management (IPAM), NAC, perimeter firewalls, and zero‑trust network components.
• Support network architecture initiatives by contributing technical input, validating designs, and completing implementation tasks.
• Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and security posture using enterprise tools and dashboards.
• Produce technical documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Ensure all work aligns with security controls, audit requirements, and corporate IT governance.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education

• Experience: 3-5 years in Network Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIP, Fortinet NSE, AWS Networking Specialty).

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of enterprise networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SDWAN, routing, switching, and wireless architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco), VPN, and network security concepts.
• Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, IPAM platforms and zero‑trust methodologies.
• Experience supporting global network environments, carrier circuits, and telecom services (AT&T/DXC or similar).
• Working knowledge of cloud networking concepts (AWS VPC, Google Cloud VPC, security groups, routing).
• Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, ISO27001, SOC2).

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting expertise across network layers (L1–L7).
• Ability to interpret network architectures, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Effective communication and collaboration across technical and business teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.