Network Operations Centre Engineer
CompanyCapita
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/29/2026
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Occupation TypeIT network professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£45,600
(£23.38 per hour)
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Description
We are seeking a Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineer to join our 24/7 Technology Operations Command Centre operation based at Hill View House, Newtownabbey.
This is a hands-on, shift-based role operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, responsible for the monitoring, diagnosis, and resolution of network incidents across a diverse, mission-critical customer estate.
Working Pattern
24/7 shift-based role (days and nights)
Typical pattern: 4 on / 4 off
Day shifts: 07:00–19:00
Night shifts: 19:00–07:00
Job Title
Network Operations Centre Engineer
Job Description
What we are looking for:
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a hands-on, shift-based role operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, responsible for the monitoring, diagnosis, and resolution of network incidents across a diverse, mission-critical customer estate.
Working Pattern
24/7 shift-based role (days and nights)
Typical pattern: 4 on / 4 off
Day shifts: 07:00–19:00
Night shifts: 19:00–07:00
Job Title
Network Operations Centre Engineer
Job Description
What we are looking for:
- Practical experience in troubleshooting across routing and switching technologies.
- Experience working as a Network Engineer in an enterprise or service provider environment is desirable
- Ideally an understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, LAN/WAN, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF).
- Desirable to have experience supporting multi-vendor environments (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, AWS).
- Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and ticketing systems (e.g. SolarWinds, ServiceNow, BMC Remedy).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to remain calm and methodical during high-severity incidents.
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and documentation standards.
- Team-oriented, with the confidence to take ownership of incidents and decisions.
- CCNA or equivalent networking certification is desirable but not essential (CCNP, JNCIA advantageous).
- Eligible to obtain Security Clearance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Proactively monitor network performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds, PRTG, Juniper MIST).
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network faults across LAN, WAN, SDWAN and telecoms services while minimising service impact.
- Log, manage, and progress incidents and service requests through the full lifecycle, maintaining accurate updates and detailed documentation.
- Work within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure timely resolution and high first-time fix rates.
- Perform routine network health checks and preventative maintenance activities, deploying patches, firmware updates, and minor configuration changes as required.
- Produce clear incident reports, shift handovers, and technical documentation.
- Escalate complex or unresolved issues to senior engineers or external vendors where appropriate.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, remaining calm under pressure.
Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognised organisations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors - government, healthcare, education, and finance - offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.
We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website www.capita.com
What's in it for you?
- A salary of upto £32,000 per annum along with an attractive 30% shift allowance
- Extensive training opportunities to support technical and professional development
- Opportunities for career progression within Network Engineering and Technology Operations
- 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
- Free onsite parking
- company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
- volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice - opportunity to take a paid day out of the office
- access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
- opportunity to gain additional qualifications through our Learning Academy or apprenticeships to help develop your career
At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.
Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose
🤝 Customer first, always 🧑💻 Fearless innovation ✅ Achieve together 💙 Everyone is valued
What We Hope You’ll Do Next
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We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
Location:
Belfast
,
United Kingdom
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Belfast
,
United Kingdom
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent