Lead Network Engineer - Government

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental organization seeks a Lead Network Engineer to guide a team of network engineers. You will play a key role in network design, delivery, and support, offering innovative solutions in a flexible and supportive work environment. This position includes significant benefits such as a competitive salary, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

26% total pension contribution

Generous holiday allowance of 27 days + bank holidays

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in network design, delivery, and documentation.
• Strong foundation in CCNP-level routing and switching.
• Solid understanding of SD-WAN.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 network engineers in network transformation projects.
• Manage network design, delivery, and ongoing support.
• Create detailed high and low-level network design documentation.

Skills

Network Design

Network Delivery

Documentation

CCNP-level Routing and Switching

SD-WAN

Tools

Meraki Networking

Cisco ACI

Job description

Would you like to work for a leading governmental organisation that is currently undergoing an exciting network transformation? This is your chance to lead a talented team of 5 network engineers, where you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, delivering, and supporting enterprise network solutions. As a part of a public sector organisation, you'll enjoy significant flexibility along with an outstanding pension and holiday allowance.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a governmental organisation that values innovation and professional growth. You'll have the chance to lead exciting projects, work with cutting-edge technologies, and enjoy the benefits of a supportive and flexible work environment.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team through transformative projects, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Inspire: Guide a team of 5 network engineers through various complex network transformation projects, ensuring high standards and effective teamwork.
• Network Design and Delivery: Take charge of the network design, delivery, and ongoing support, ensuring robust and reliable enterprise solutions.
• Documentation: Create detailed high and low-level network design documentation that aligns with best practices and supports future scalability and maintenance.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Network Expertise: Extensive experience in network design, delivery, and documentation, with a strong foundation in CCNP-level routing and switching.
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of SD-WAN, ensuring you can contribute effectively to the organisation's network transformation initiatives.

Nice to Have:

• Meraki Networking: Experience with Meraki networking would be a valuable asset.
• Cisco ACI: Familiarity with Cisco ACI would further enhance your ability to excel in this role.

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £67,000 basic salary + 10% market rate supplement
• Pension: Enjoy a total pension contribution of 26%, ensuring a secure and comfortable future.
• Flexibility: Benefit from a flexible working environment that supports your work-life balance.
• Leave: Generous holiday allowance of 27 days + bank holidays to help you recharge and maintain a healthy balance.