Infrastructure Network Engineer

Lane Clark & Peacock; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Digital GP services

Job summary

Lane Clark & Peacock in the United Kingdom is seeking a network infrastructure specialist to design, implement and maintain WAN, LAN and security services across office locations. You will work with Azure, AWS and Google Cloud, manage firewall policies, VPNs and SD-WAN, and mentor teams on best practices.

This hybrid role offers opportunities for professional study, private medical insurance, a pension scheme and a discretionary bonus, with occasional travel to other LCP sites as required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with TCP/IP and subnetting.
• Hands-on networking with Palo Alto, Meraki, and cloud infra.
• Strong Azure experience; AWS preferred.
• IaC and automation skills; Terraform and Consul.
• Experience with Cloudflare or similar.
• Experience managing IP networks, WAN, DHCP/DNS, SAN/NAS.
• Ability to define policy and governance.
• Strong planning, organization, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support WAN technologies including BGP, VPNs, QoS.
• Manage Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud VPNs and networks.
• Upgrade Cisco Meraki devices and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Travel to LCP locations to install and support networks.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical incidents.
• Collaborate with InfoSec to ensure robust network security.

Skills

TCP/IP

Subnetting

Palo Alto Firewalls

Meraki

Cloud Networking

Azure

AWS

Terraform

Consul

Windows Admin

Automation

Cloudflare

WAN Technologies

Tools

Terraform

Consul

Job description

What will you be doing?

• Developing, updating and creating processes and procedures
• Developing, supporting and continuously improving LCP’s technology infrastructure, spanning multiple physical office and numerous MS Cloud subscriptions
• Maintaining LCP’s Teams Telephony Solutions
• Hands-on implementation of WAN solutions and network migration tasks based on physical and cloud platforms
• Hands-on implementation of Wireless Networks
• Designing and implementing standardised templates and configuration baselines, that enable teams to efficiently self-serve solutions where appropriate
• Maintaining and managing access to Console Services
• Proactively driving the automation of manual or repetitive network infrastructure tasks to reduce overheads and standardise practises
• Managing and implementing security control measures such as access control lists, DDoS protection etc
• Management of Azure, AWS, and Google Computer Cloud Virtual Networks
• Configuring and supporting WAN technologies, including OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, GRE, IPSEC, VPNs, QOS, Multicasting, and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity
• Performing device upgrades specifically relating to Cisco Meraki Network devices and Palo Alto Firewalls
• Managing and maintaining the organisation’s On-Prem and Cloud LAN, WAN, and firewall services, ensuring availability, security, and performance
• Setting up and maintaining VLANs, switches, and related network infrastructure, including proactive monitoring and maintenance
• Working with InfoSec and the Security Engineers to ensure consistent and robust network and firewall security
• Monitoring network performance, identify trends, and provide capacity planning and resource management insights
• Providing network expertise to internal and externals projects, engaging with stakeholders as required
• Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, implementing preventative measures to avoid recurrence. Own incidents until resolved.
• Traveling to other LCP locations as required to install, upgrade and support the network
• Participating in an on-call rota providing 24/7 support across days of the year for critical and high priority incidents

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Extensive experience of TCP/IP and Subnetting
• Extensive first-hand experience and knowledge of modern network infrastructure technologies, Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Enterprise equipment, physical network infrastructure technologies and cloud network infrastructure technologies
• Strong experience in Azure and preferably AWS Skills
• Strong experience in IaC Skills preferably on Terraform and Consul, OS Skills (Windows Desktop and, Windows Server) and automation skills
• Experience of Cloudflare or similar
• Experience of managing IP based networks, WAN technologies, virtual server technologies, cloud, DHCP/DNS, and SAN/NAS storage technologies
• Ability to define and develop policy and process, taking responsibility for collaborating and supporting other staff in wider governance groups
• Ability to make technical decisions by managing levels of risk and complexity, recommending decisions as and when risk and complexity changes or increases
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate several work streams simultaneously, while balancing priorities and quality
• Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically, both in writing and orally
• Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and pragmatism

What’s in it for you?

Take a look at our and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a certified B-Corp, multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:

For you:

• Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details)
• Professional study support (where applicable)
• Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women’s networks
• For your family:
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave

For your health:

• 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Digital GP services

For your wealth:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• High street discounts
• Season ticket loans

For others:

• Volunteering opportunities

For the environment:

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)