Lead Network Engineer

Government Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Croydon is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to manage third-party network services and lead technical teams. Responsibilities include overseeing network projects and ensuring adherence to operational standards. Candidates should have a strong background in network administration, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage resources effectively. This role may require out-of-hours work, compensated with an additional allowance.

Benefits

Additional allowance for out-of-hours work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing network teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of network technologies and solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation, administration, and support of network solutions.
• Review network designs for technology selection and resource usage.
• Manage resources effectively to support network operations.

Skills

Leadership

Network administration

Technical writing

Coaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

A Lead Network Engineer assumes responsibility for managing third party provision of network services and the provision of expertise to develop solutions for network services throughout the service lifecycle.

You will oversee programmes and projects and work with Technical Architects to translate the architectural designs into operations and support technical architects in operationalising the designs.

You lead and direct network teams in building, managing, transitioning, supporting and maintaining solutions according to departmental policy and ensure a feedback loop exists with service support to ensure continuous improvement. You are responsible for overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Your main day to day responsibilities will be:
• Presenting verbal and written information clearly and accurately in language which is appropriate for different channels, and which meets the needs of the user.
• Leading teams and departments in the implementation, administration and support of network solutions and services.
• Reviewing network designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple structures and technology.
• Identifying the correct procedures and appropriate channels for resolution and monitor resolution activities and progress updates to users.
• Establishing standards and procedures across a service lifecycle including the development lifecycle and ensure that practitioners adhere to this.
• Managing resources to ensure that the networks integration function works effectively.
• Helping shape engineering best practices and standards.
• Managing, coaching and mentoring more junior Network Engineers.

Like many organisations we need to maintain our services 24/7, therefore, on occasions there may be a requirement to work out of hours, for which you will be paid an additional allowance.