Operational Technology Network Engineer
Huntingdon - UK
Job Summary
Circa 45000(depending onskills &experience)
Permanent
Full Time / 37 Hours (Flexible working opportunities available)
Huntingdon
Double Matched Pension Scheme (up to 21% combined)
Private Healthcare
Make every drop of your potential count!
Join the team responsible for the network infrastructure that underpins water treatment pumping telemetry and operational control systems across the Anglian Water region.Operational Technology(OT)sits at the heart of how wemonitorcontrolandoperateour water and waterrecycling assets. From treatment processes and pumping stations to remote monitoring and industrial automation these systems are critical tomaintainingresilient services for our customers and protecting the environment.
As an OT Network Engineeryoullhelp solve real-world networkingchallengesacross hundreds of operational sites improving resilience cyber security and supportability of the networks that underpin water treatment pumping and telemetry services across the region.
You will work at the centre of a rapidly evolving environment helping to deliver securereliableand resilient network services while supporting major digital transformation and operational technology programmes.Youllplay a key role in improving resilience security and supportability across critical operational services used every day across the Anglian Water region.
Whatyoullbe doing:
Monitormaintainand support Operational Technology network infrastructure across the Anglian Water region
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues ensuringhigh levelsof service availability and resilience
Manage andmaintainrouters firewalls switches VLANs subnets and network security controls
Respond to system alertsincidentsand security events ensuring risks areidentifiedand addressed quickly
Support vulnerability remediation and cyber security activities in collaboration with security teams
Participate in a 24/7 standby rota to support critical Operational Technology services
Manage firmware updates networkpatchesand infrastructure lifecycle activities
Support projects delivering new Operational Technology solutions providing technical input to designstestingand implementation
Lead testing activities for Operational Technology network changes and upgrades
Maintainaccurateasset records and ensure compliance with change management processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on network performancesecurityand resilience
Whatwerelooking for
Experience maintaining and supporting complex TCP/IP network environments
Strong understanding of networking technologies routing protocols subnetting and IP address management
Experience troubleshooting network infrastructure issues in operational or business-critical environments
Strong understanding of cyber security principles and network security controls
Experience working within IT service management and change management processes
Excellent analyticalproblem-solvingand fault-finding skills
Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting projects and technical change activity
Full UK DrivingLicence
The role requires CTC security clearance or the ability to obtain it
Desirable:
Experience working within Operational Technology industrial controlSCADAor telemetry environments.
Experience with AzureAWSor other cloud environments. Knowledge of user acceptance testing and release management.
Relevant networking or infrastructure qualifications.
Experience working within utilitiesmanufacturingor other industrial sectors.
Why join Anglian Water
At Anglian Water we are driven by purpose - delivering resilient services while protecting the environment for future generations.
In this role you will helpmaintainand secure critical infrastructure that underpins water and water recycling operations work within a growing Operational Technology domain supporting Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives and gain exposure tocutting-edgenetworking cybersecurityand operational technology solutions.
You will contribute to projects that directly improve performance resilience leakagereductionand environmental outcomes while being part of a collaborative team that values innovationlearningand continuous improvement.
Benefits
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Flexible working options
Private health care
Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to7%
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Annual bonus
Potential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileage
Personal medical assessments
Virtual GP service
Cancer screening
Financial wellbeing support and salary finance benefits
Lifestyle savings including discounts on retailtraveland utilities
Employee Assistance Programme
Volunteer days
Inclusion at Anglian Water
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant and we are a Disability Confident employer.
Closing Date:6thAugust2026
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Required Experience:
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About Company
We will always go the extra mile for our six million customers and their water.