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Networks and Infrastructure (N&I) delivers the foundational platforms and services that underpin this digital delivery landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of dynamic and high-performing network engineers and architects, and help us drive technological advancement, development and delivery of our critical technology infrastructure to customer portfolios.

Working together, we embrace challenges, collaborate widely, and continuously strive for excellence in everything we do. We're not just an engineering team but also part of the wider network management service and are committed to delivering seamless and reliable solutions to our end users, supporting our network operation co-workers with troubleshooting complex issues to ensure network connectivity runs smoothly, 24/7.

What will you be doing?

Your main day to day responsibilities will be:

• Reviewing the network designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology.
• Capturing and analysing the network requirements that applications will place on the network, including bandwidth, latency, fault tolerance and access control.
• Initiating and monitoring actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve network problems, including consulting specialists where required. You will determine the appropriate remedy and assist with implementation of fixes as well as preventative measures.
• Identifying the correct procedures and appropriate channels for resolution and monitoring resolution activities and progress updates to users.
• Providing direction and coaching to more junior members and taking part in their appraisal and related performance management processes.
• Evaluating the success of the project, after a solution has been integrated, identifying best practices and lessons learned. You will provide feedback to teams and incorporate this information into future plans.

Your skills for this role

You’ll have a demonstrable passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in core network engineering concepts including switching, routing, firewalling, load balancing, wireless networks, network architecture, segmentation, and network security.
• Managing and delivering complex technologies within time, cost and quality targets.
• Dissecting a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing for problem resolution.
• Building effective partnerships with diverse teams across multiple locations and technologies.
• Understanding how trends and practices outside your team will impact your work, how your current work fits in the broader context and strategy and looks for underlying opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Exceptional pension: Employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service), 8 public holidays, and 1 day for the King’s Birthday.
• Flexible working: Options include full-time, part-time, compressed hours, job sharing, and a hybrid model (minimum 60% on-site).
• Learning and development: Access to training, technical accreditations, and funded qualifications (subject to approval).
• Recognition and inclusion: A culture that champions diversity, enhanced parental leave schemes, annual bonuses, and recognition awards.

This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you typically need to have been resident in the UK for at least three years. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.