Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Networks)

Wiltshire Police; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays,

Free On-Site Gym membership

Physical and mental well-being support

Job summary

Wiltshire Police is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Networks) to shape and deliver secure connectivity across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, enabling officers and staff to access critical digital services.

You will mentor engineers, drive incident response, and oversee supplier-delivered services while advancing automation and cloud-aware networking practices in a modern DDaT transformation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computing, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA or equivalent certification.
• Experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise network services.
• Strong expertise across LAN, WAN, routing, switching, wireless and firewall technologies.
• Experience delivering secure, resilient network infrastructure for critical services.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in DDaT, cloud and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery and operation of enterprise network services across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments.
• Provide technical leadership for LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, firewall, routing and connectivity platforms.
• Ensure network services are secure, resilient, supportable and aligned to architectural and security standards.
• Lead the transition of new and changed network services into live operation, ensuring readiness and service acceptance.
• Monitor, optimise and continually improve network performance, availability and reliability.
• Investigate complex incidents and problems, driving root cause analysis and long-term service improvements.
• Provide technical oversight of supplier-delivered services and network technology partners.
• Mentor and develop network engineers while championing modern, automation-enabled and cloud-aware networking practices.

Skills

Network design

LAN/WAN

Routing & switching

Wireless networking

Firewall technologies

DevOps mindset

Education

Degree in Computing / IT / Engineering

Tools

Cisco CCNA

Juniper JNCIA

Job description

Including a market supplement, the salary for this role is up to £59,529pa

DSE use (for a substantial part of work)

30/09/2026, 12:00

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whetheryou’rejust starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Policeoffersa range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

About our DDaT Services team

At Wiltshire Police,we'retransforming policing through Digital, Data and Technology. We recognise thatDDaTis no longer simply an enabler of policing; it is a strategic capability at the heart of how we protect communities, empower ourworkforceand deliver better public services. As we evolve from a traditional ICT function into a modern, user-centredDDaTorganisation,we'reembracing cloud technologies, automation, AI,dataand digital innovation to create smarter, moreconnectedand resilient services. Join us at the start of an ambitious transformation, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of digital policing, work with emerging technologies, influence meaningful change and build a rewarding career that makes a real difference to our organisation and the communities we serve.

About the role

As Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Networks), you will provide technical leadership for the network services that enable modern policing.You'llshape,deliverand continuously improve secure,resilientand high-performing connectivity acrosson-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring officers and staff can access critical digital services wherever policing happens. Working with architects, securityspecialistsand engineering teams,you'llhelp drive innovation, strengthen operationalresilienceand support Wiltshire Police's digital transformation as we build the foundations of future-ready policing.

What you will be doing

• Lead the design, delivery and operation of enterprise network services across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments.


• Provide technical leadership for LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, firewall, routing and connectivity platforms.


• Ensure network services are secure, resilient, supportable and aligned to architectural and security standards.


• Lead the transition of new and changed network services into live operation, ensuring readiness and service acceptance.


• Monitor, optimise and continually improve network performance, availability and reliability.


• Investigate complex incidents and problems, driving root cause analysis and long-term service improvements.


• Provide technical oversight of supplier-delivered services and network technology partners.


• Mentor and develop network engineers while championing modern, automation-enabled and cloud-aware networking practices.

About you and your experience

• Degree in Computing, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience in network engineering.


• Industry-recognised networking certification such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA or equivalent.


• Proven experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise network services in large-scale live environments.


• Strong technical expertise across LAN, WAN, routing, switching, wireless networking and firewall technologies.


• Experience delivering secure, resilient and high-performing network infrastructure that supports critical operational services.


• A commitment to continuous professional development and keeping current with modern DDaT, cloud and network engineering practices.

What we offer

• Professional development and training


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days


• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)


• Free On-Site Gym membership


• Physical and mental well-being support

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.

If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

Important information before you commence an application

Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not autosave and the application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.

You may require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number


• Address information


• Referee information


• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained


• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

You may require the following documents to complete this application form:

• A copy of your photo card driving licence


• A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record


• A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)


• A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)


• Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.


• Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos


• Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos


• Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc


• Deed poll certificate for any name changes