Principal Digital Infrastructure Engineer

University of Portsmouth; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Network & Security Services Engineer to design and implement digital infrastructure for newly built and refurbished facilities. This role encompasses leading core network service projects, collaborating with technical teams, and providing expertise in Cisco ACI technologies. The position offers competitive salary packages alongside excellent professional development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Family-friendly policies

Staff discounts and loyalty schemes

Training and development opportunities

Staff wellbeing programmes

Discounted gym membership

Business mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing core network services.
• Ability to provide advice on network security and building technologies.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with other teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer in the implementation of core network services.
• Design and deliver network services for new and refurbished buildings.
• Collaborate with engineers to enable the digital and IT strategy.

Skills

Cisco ACI technologies

Network service design

Firewall security management

Load balancing

DNS/DHCP

Job description

The Role:

The Network & Security Services team plays a key role in the provision of services throughout the University. The team is responsible for the wired and wireless networks, data centre management, telephony services and network security. The role holder will work within the S&TD-NSS team and closely with the Directorate of Estates & Facilities to continuously design and implement digital infrastructure services in existing, refurbished and new builds.

Specifically, the role holder will be required to be a point of reference for others in the area of Cisco ACI technologies and be the lead engineer in the implementation and development of core network service components, the design and delivery of network services and related operational building technologies in new and refurbished buildings as well as standardisation of processes for the University’s technical teams.

The role also backfills firewall security, load balancing and DNS/DHCP providing advice and recommendations on all other areas of the University network. Working closely with other engineers across the teams to collaborate on best practices to enable the digital and IT strategy.

Employer, External Only:

University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family‑friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start‑up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
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UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.