Infrastructure Engineer - Networking - salary £46,160 p.a. + digital allowance + benefits

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental regulatory agency is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer – Networking responsible for managing and delivering network projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco technologies and contribute to ensuring network performance and security during infrastructure overhauls. The position is hybrid and requires UK residency.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days, increasing to 30 days

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in leading network-related projects and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Strong command-line management skills.
• Proficiency in managing Cisco network infrastructure and implementing security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of network edge projects aligned with IT strategy.
• Ensure stability, performance, and security of network edge.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Cisco Switching

Wi-Fi networking

network security

Technical troubleshooting

collaboration with teams

Tools

Cisco Nexus

SolarWinds

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for an Infrastructure Engineer – Networking to join our Technology Service & Operations function within the Digital & Technology group. The Technology & Service Operations function is responsible for managing the existing IT infrastructure – software, hardware, databases and other technology platforms; leading the support and maintenance of applications; developing and testing new applications and platforms; and handling cyber and information security for the Agency.

Role Summary

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 (e.g., campus environments). The role is critical to ensuring the stability, performance and security of the network edge during the MHRA’s significant infrastructure overhaul, including the deployment of new equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced expertise in network edge technologies and act as escalation point for complex issues.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and collaborate with other teams to align network edge initiatives with the overall IT strategy.
• Lead and manage successful execution of network edge projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and aligned with MHRA’s IT strategy.
• Take ownership of overall stability, performance and security of the network edge, managing campus LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi and telephony.
• Implement and maintain robust security protocols to safeguard network edge devices, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively monitor and assess network performance, identify potential risks or weaknesses, and apply pre‑emptive solutions to minimise downtime.
• Participate in the Agency's out‑of‑hours on‑call rota and receive on‑call payment based on frequency of participation.

Technical Skills and IT Systems

• Local and global experience of Cisco Switching and Wi‑Fi networking.
• Installing, managing and deploying Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switching.
• Installing, managing and deploying Cisco Catalyst WLCs and 9000‑series Access points.
• Using Cisco Catalyst Center to manage software and firmware versions.
• Strong command‑line device management skills and experience via Catalyst Center.
• Strong understanding of VLANs, IP VLSM.
• Optional: using network management tool SolarWinds.
• Understanding advanced switching diagnostics and redundancy (e.g., MTU, spanning tree, MAC address tables).

Leadership and Escalation

• Serve as the main escalation point for junior network engineers, providing advanced troubleshooting and technical expertise.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment and encouraging skills development across the team.

Application Process

• Application includes a CV that demonstrates how you meet the Experience and Technical Success Profile criteria – Submit your application to Michael Page via the provided link.
• Interview includes questions based on Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
• Closing date: 19 November 2025.
• 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.

Eligibility and Nationality Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria (UK nationals or those with the right to work in the UK as specified):

• UK nationals
• Nationalities of the Republic of Ireland
• Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK
• EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein nationals and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS (or who have applied for such status)
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Citizenship requirements are detailed further in the Application link.

Working Location and Hours

The role will be based either in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU or in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. This role can only be worked in the UK. The Agency currently implements a flexible, hybrid way of working, requiring a minimum of 8 days per month on site (up to 12 days depending on role) to support collaboration and stakeholder engagement. The remainder of time may be worked remotely.

Hours of work: 37 hours (net) per week for full‑time staff (pro‑rated for part‑time).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: £46,160 per annum.
• Digital Allowance: up to £12,823 per annum for exceptional candidates (non‑pensionable, subject to change).
• Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme: Agency contributes £13,372.
• Annual leave: 25 days on entry, rising to 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Privilege Leave: 1 day.
• Occupational Sick Pay: One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, increasing up to five months.
• Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service.
• Flexible working options.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan or bike loan.
• Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund.
• Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA).

Security and Compliance

• Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check, animal rights and pro‑life activism checks, and a criminal record check (IFD for fraud/dishonesty).
• Certain roles may require post holders to have vaccinations or routine health surveillance.
• People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Responsibilities and Experience – Summary

• Experience in leading network‑related projects, equipment rollouts, upgrades and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Track record of identifying underlying problems, anticipating and preventing future incidents.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, ensuring service and product delivery aligned with industry best practice.
• 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 and implementing security protocols and best practices.