Average Network Analyst salary in the UK

Salary - £31,918Work Type - OnsiteJob Location - Winsford Depot, Road One Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3QDRole Type - PermanentEmployment Type - Full TimeWorking Hours - 37.5 Hours per Week United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidaysA competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life coverUp to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievementsA comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded schemeMyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptionsBest DoctorsSalary FinanceWealth at Work coursesDeals and discountsEVolve Car SchemeEmployee Assistance PlanMental health first aidersShareBuyMORE Choices flexible benefitsEnhanced parental leave schemes About The Role: Act as an effective interface with Network TSOs and Network Performance Engineers to escalate, track, and complete operational issues, including supporting monthly pressure meetings and follow-on field actions.  Maintain robust DOMS+ Tier 1 and Tier 2 audit trails, validate and challenge DG2/DG3 data (including on/off times and boundaries), and ensure all outputs withstand audit and regulatory scrutiny.  Analyse DG3 failures, DMZ pressure reports, and pumped head data to identify root causes, raise corrective actions, and support accurate regulatory and annual performance reporting.  Demonstrate exemplary safety leadership, jointly accountable for team safety performance, including site standard investigations, health and safety audits, and investigation of network water quality exceedances.  Share best practice, consistently apply company policies and procedures, and contribute to improving network and performance outcomes through accurate data, investigation, and collaboration.  What we are looking for: Proactive, confident self-starter with the ability to manage workload independently, work on own initiative, and consistently meet strict deadlines.  Strong analytical reasoning, numeracy, IT literacy, and data manipulation skills, with a proven ability to identify, develop, and deliver effective solutions to complex technical and analytical problems  Highly developed communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships and influence others to deliver actions and information on time.  Proven technical knowledge of core business systems (including Salesforce, Aquavista, Water Core, Water Quality Infobank, OMS, and STS) alongside strong competence in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.  Demonstrated record of improving productivity and maintaining high performance standards, with strong resilience to daily operational pressures and a clear understanding of how the role supports the organisation’s strategic vision.  We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Role: SOC – Network Security Analyst Location: London Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Career Level: Senior Analyst Role Description Responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimising network security controls, with a primary focus on firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network threat detection. The role ensures network security configurations are effective, aligned to security policy, and support SOC detection and incident response activities. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Infrastructure & Networks AnalystWe’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Networks Analyst to manage and enhance our IT infrastructure across multiple sites. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day network operations (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Firewalls) while working closely with external partners to ensure a secure, stable, and high-performing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and maintain the full infrastructure estate, ensuring systems are patched, secure, and aligned with company standards.Support and optimise our network infrastructure, including DNS, DHCP, load balancing, MPLS, VPLS, OSPF, LACP, and firewall technologies.Provide 2nd/3rd-line support for Microsoft technologies (Azure, AD, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, PowerShell), VMware, storage platforms, SolarWinds, and monitoring tools.Oversee infrastructure-related tickets, incident resolution, problem management, and documentation.Contribute to change management activities, including planning, testing, and implementing infrastructure changes.Ensure accurate configuration management (CMDB), support disaster recovery activities, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues quickly.Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and infrastructure performance.What We’re Looking ForStrong knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure: Azure, AD, Group Policies, DNS/DHCP, Windows Server/Desktop, Office 365, VMware (incl. SRM).Solid networking expertise across LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, switching, routing, firewalls, fibre, and network security.Experience with MECM/Intune, Linux, storage solutions, SolarWinds/PRTG, monitoring, patching, MFA/SSO, and hybrid cloud networking.Understanding of ITIL processes and cloud cost optimisation.Proven experience in a similar infrastructure/network role with strong analytical, troubleshooting and documentation skills.Highly organised, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work autonomously with a strong sense of ownership.