Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Canterbury City Council; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local government team as a Network and Infrastructure Engineer! This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the modernization of ICT services after years of outsourcing. You will be instrumental in maintaining a robust and secure network environment, ensuring timely upgrades, and implementing innovative solutions. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you have a passion for technology and problem-solving, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Retailer and lifestyle discounts

Free use of Park and Ride

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Professional Body Membership fees covered

Health contributions for Flu Jabs

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of network and server management.
• Experience with cloud technologies and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing network and infrastructure.
• Deploy upgrades and patches with minimal service impact.
• Analyze requirements and design new solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of ICT infrastructure

Detail-oriented problem solving

Firewall implementation and administration

Managing and configuring enterprise-wide networks

Knowledge of modern technologies, particularly cloud

Job description

Network and Infrastructure Engineer (CCCO-06) Canterbury, England

Salary: GBP41037 - GBP46063 per annum

Job Title: Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Closing Date: 2nd March 2025

The IT team at Canterbury City Council are looking for a Network and Infrastructure Engineer to join them. Come and join a talented team committed to driving change with modern technology.

We’ve recently brought our ICT services inhouse after 15 years of having them outsourced as a shared service. This brings with it a fantastic opportunity to join a new team, committed to driving change with modern technology.

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of £41,037 - £46,063 per annum
• Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
• Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.
• We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
• We do not work on Bank Holidays.
• A fantastic local government pension scheme.
• We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role.
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
• An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, reduced train season ticket loans, and a cycle to work scheme.
• Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.

About this job:

This role will play a key part in the ongoing maintenance of our existing network and infrastructure, and the modernisation of our technology and tools.

Here’s what you’ll get up to:

• Support service delivery with a robust, stable and secure environment
• Ensure upgrades and patches are deployed on time with minimal impact on services
• Investigate potential and actual service problems and recommend solutions before implementing them
• Analyse requirements and design new solutions, modernising our estate wherever possible
• Use network management systems software and appropriate analysis equipment to maintain awareness and control of the network load and to model performance statistics.

Working pattern:

• Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays
• Full-Time (37 hours a week)
• Hybrid working – mixture of on-site and remote
• Contract type: Permanent

About you, the ideal Infrastructure Engineer for the job:

Your knowledge:

• Knowledge of ICT infrastructure (e.g. Networks, servers, datacentres, cloud, etc).
• Knowledge of detail-oriented problem solving with strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of firewall implementation and administration
• Knowledge of managing and configuring enterprise-wide networks including LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs etc
• Knowledge of modern technologies, in particular cloud

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council:

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.

Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.

To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.

So, if this ICT opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the Apply button and you will be redirected to the council’s website to begin your application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Infrastructure Engineer, IT Systems Engineer, Senior IT Engineer, Systems Administrator, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Network Support, Server Support Technician, Network Engineer, IT Manager, Implementation Manager, Transformation Manager, IT Network Project Manager, IT Network Support Engineer will all be considered.

Name:

Please include your first and last name.

Email: @

Phone:

Please include your country code.

CV / Resume:

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.

Network and Infrastructure Engineer (CCCO-06) Canterbury, England

Salary: GBP41037 - GBP46063 per annum

Job Title: Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £41,037 - £46,063 per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Closing Date: 2nd March 2025

The IT team at Canterbury City Council are looking for a Network and Infrastructure Engineer to join them. Come and join a talented team committed to driving change with modern technology.

We’ve recently brought our ICT services inhouse after 15 years of having them outsourced as a shared service. This brings with it a fantastic opportunity to join a new team, committed to driving change with modern technology.

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of £41,037 - £46,063 per annum
• Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
• Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.
• We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
• We do not work on Bank Holidays.
• A fantastic local government pension scheme.
• We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role.
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
• An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, reduced train season ticket loans, and a cycle to work scheme.
• Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.

About this job:

This role will play a key part in the ongoing maintenance of our existing network and infrastructure, and the modernisation of our technology and tools.

Here’s what you’ll get up to:

• Support service delivery with a robust, stable and secure environment
• Ensure upgrades and patches are deployed on time with minimal impact on services
• Investigate potential and actual service problems and recommend solutions before implementing them
• Analyse requirements and design new solutions, modernising our estate wherever possible
• Use network management systems software and appropriate analysis equipment to maintain awareness and control of the network load and to model performance statistics.

Working pattern:

• Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays
• Full-Time (37 hours a week)
• Hybrid working – mixture of on-site and remote
• Contract type: Permanent

About you, the ideal Infrastructure Engineer for the job:

Your knowledge:

• Knowledge of ICT infrastructure (e.g. Networks, servers, datacentres, cloud, etc).
• Knowledge of detail-oriented problem solving with strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of firewall implementation and administration
• Knowledge of managing and configuring enterprise-wide networks including LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs etc
• Knowledge of modern technologies, in particular cloud

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council:

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.

Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.

To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.

So, if this ICT opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the Apply button and you will be redirected to the council’s website to begin your application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Infrastructure Engineer, IT Systems Engineer, Senior IT Engineer, Systems Administrator, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Network Support, Server Support Technician, Network Engineer, IT Manager, Implementation Manager, Transformation Manager, IT Network Project Manager, IT Network Support Engineer will all be considered.

Name:

Please include your first and last name.

Email: @ Phone:

Please include your country code.

CV / Resume:

Eligibility: Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. ;

Network and Infrastructure Engineer (CCCO-06) Canterbury, England

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