Infrastructure Engineer - Networking

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Network Edge Engineer to lead the execution of network projects within the MHRA, ensuring stability, performance, and security. Candidates must have expertise in Cisco technologies and experience with complex network issues. This is a full-time role based in London or Hertfordshire, offering a competitive salary and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Access to Alpha pension scheme

Digital allowance for exceptional candidates

Qualifications

• Experience in leading network-related projects.
• A track record of identifying deeper underlying problems.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Strong technical expertise in network edge technologies.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco network infrastructure.
• Ability to manage network projects with focus on stability and performance.
• Advanced expertise in network edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage successful execution of network edge projects.
• Ensure service delivery aligned with MHRA's IT strategy.
• Provide on-call support for critical network issues.
• Work closely with senior and junior engineers for smooth operations.

Skills

Cisco ISE

Installing Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switching

Managing Cisco Catalyst WLC's

Cisco command line device management

Understanding VLANs and IP VLSM

Network management tool SolarWinds

Advanced switching diagnostics

Job description

• Working for a leading public sector client
• Excellent opportunity for career growth and development

About Our Client

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

Job Description

This is a hands‑on technical role where you will be expected to interact daily with core IT infrastructure technologies. You are expected to be able to configure, manage and diagnose the IT infrastructure components detailed in this advert.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the successful execution of network edge projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the MHRA's IT strategy.

Technical Skills

• (optional) Cisco ISE
• Installing, managing and deploying Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switching
• Installing, managing and deploying Cisco Catalyst WLC's and 9000 series Access points
• Using Cisco Catalyst Center to manage software and firmware versions
• Strong skills in Cisco command line device management and via Catalyst Center
• Strong understanding of VLANs, IP VLSM
• (optional) Using network management tool SolarWinds
• Understanding advanced switching diagnostics and redundancy such as MTU, spanning tree, MAC address tables

The Successful Applicant

Our successful candidates will have:

• Experience in leading network‑related projects, including equipment rollouts, upgrades, and troubleshooting complex network issues.
• A track record of identifying deeper underlying problems and opportunities and anticipating problems before they occur.
• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, ensuring services and products are delivered and aligned with industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Strong technical expertise in network edge technologies, including LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, and network security.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco or similar network infrastructure, with experience in implementing security protocols and best practices.
• The Network Edge Engineer will play a key role in managing and delivering network projects and BAU tasks, with a particular focus on the edge of the network, such as campus environments, and will help ensure stability, performance, and security as the MHRA undergoes a significant overhaul of its IT infrastructure.
• Advanced expertise in network edge technologies, working closely with senior and junior engineers to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement, serving as an escalation point for complex issues.
• An on‑call element is required, providing support for critical network issues outside regular working hours, ensuring minimal disruption to services.

What's on Offer

Competitive Salary £46,160. This is a full‑time, permanent role based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London or South Mimms, Hertfordshire. The role can only be worked in the UK.

Access to an Alpha pension scheme (enrolled automatically) of 28.97%.

A digital allowance up to £12,823 per annum may be available for exceptional candidates:

• Developing - £1,372
• Proficient - £7,097
• Accomplished - £12,823

Selection Process

• Application – include a CV demonstrating how you meet the experience and technical success profile criteria.
• Interview – may include questions based on behaviour, experience, technical and strengths success profiles.

Closing date: 19 November 2025 at 10am

Shortlisting date: 21 November 2025

Interview dates: 01 December – 12 December 2025

Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.

Candidates must meet UK immigration requirements and Civil Service nationality rules.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check, animal‑rights and pro‑life activism checks, and basic personnel security standard checks. Certain roles may require vaccinations and routine health surveillance.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database.

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. You may be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax‑Free Childcare.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition.