Network Engineer

Location

Force Headquarters - Ripley

Agile working – work style

Agile Worker

Business Area

Digital Data and Technology

Department

Information Services

Rank

N/A

Grade

L

Salary

£45,765 - £54,696

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Additional Working Conditions

Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time

Type of Contract

Permanent

Vetting Level Required

MV, SC

Description

Be the connection that helps build, secure and shape the future of our network!

Join as a Network Engineer and help deliver reliable, secure and innovative network solutions that enable operational effectiveness every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team at Derbyshire Constabulary where you'll resolve technical issues, deliver network improvements, strengthen security infrastructure and help shape the future of our force network.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career - apply today and be part of the team driving the technology that keeps us connected!

What you’ll be doing:

• You will develop, implement and maintain the force network infrastructure and network operating systems to further improve the range of facilities available to the force users.
• You will carry out routine configuration, reconfiguration, installation and removal of network hardware and software.
• You will innovate, propose, implement and configure security solutions to ensure the protection of the force network.
• You will act as a single point of contact as part of a standby rota on a 24/7 basis and perform duties outside normal working hours.

The must haves:

• You must have a Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification.
• You must have proven experience of managing an enterprise network, diagnostic tools, TCP/IP, enterprise firewalls, enterprise data switches and routers and enterprise level wireless network.
• You must be educated to HND level or equivalent qualification work related experience.

Who we are

At Derbyshire Constabulary, policing isn’t just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

We want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.

To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.

What’s next

Click APPLY to complete your application telling us how you meet the criteria by highlighting your skills and experience using real life examples.

To support you with your application we have provided some application guidance and our recruitment process.

Applications should reflect your own skills and experience. While AI may be used to support drafting, responses must be authentic and personal. Generic, copied or misleading applications may not be progressed.

If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: talent@derbyshire.police.uk

The deadline for applications is Sunday 15 November 2026 at 23:55

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