Network Analyst

  • University of Portsmouth Facilities Department
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • 25/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The role holder will work within the Network Security and Services team on the operation and administration of data network, collaboration and wireless services for the University. The role will be required to work with both internal customers and external service providers to ensure that the collaboration, wireless and data network services are responsive and continue to meet the Universitys needs.

Assisting in the support and maintenance of the University campus data infrastructure including edge network switching, ensuring the University data network is optimised, monitored and performing to expectations.

This position is working on-site only, so we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment. Some flexibility may be available depending on the nature of the work and the tasks at hand, but on-site presence is the expectation for this position.

We aim to shortlist and interview in July. With the intent that successful candidate would start late summer or early September at the latest.

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

  • Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Generous leave entitlement of 3235 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
  • Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
  • Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
  • Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Staff wellbeing programmes.
  • Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
  • Discounted learning.
  • Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via ourEntrepreneurs in Residenceprogramme.
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Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the Universitys values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.


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