Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Networks)

Wiltshire Police; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Free On-Site Gym membership

Physical and mental well-being support

Job summary

Wiltshire Police is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Networks) to design, deliver and support secure, resilient network services across on‑premise, cloud and hybrid platforms. You will work with architects and security specialists to enable modern policing and frontline services while ensuring high availability.

The role sits within the DDaT Services team and offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office, plus a salary up to £49,118 per annum.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computing, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Industry-recognised networking certification such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience supporting and operating enterprise network services within live service environments.
• Strong expertise across LAN, WAN, routing, switching, wireless networking and firewall technologies.
• Experience delivering secure, resilient and high-performing network solutions that support business-critical services.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with modern DDaT, networking and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support enterprise network services across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments.
• Provide technical expertise across LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, firewall, routing and connectivity platforms.
• Translate approved network architectures into secure, supportable and operationally effective solutions.
• Ensure network services meet security, resilience and service acceptance requirements before going live.
• Monitor network performance and capacity, proactively identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate and resolve complex network incidents and problems, driving root cause analysis and preventative improvements.
• Provide senior technical input to projects, service transitions and the introduction of new technologies.
• Mentor colleagues, share technical expertise and help develop network engineering capability across the team.

Job description

Role type Police Staff

Permanent

Contract type Full Time

Department ICT

Location Headquarters Devizes

Grade/scale Including a market supplement, the salary for this role is up to £49,118pa

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 a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Networks), you will play a key role in designing, delivering and supporting the secure, resilient and high-performing network services that enable modern policing. Working across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, you'll help shape network solutions that underpin critical digital and operational services. Collaborating with architects, engineers and security specialists, you'll drive continuous improvement, strengthen operational resilience and contribute to the delivery of innovative technologies that support frontline policing and the communities we serve.

What you will be doing

• Design, build and support enterprise network services across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments.
• Provide technical expertise across LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, firewall, routing and connectivity platforms.
• Translate approved network architectures into secure, supportable and operationally effective solutions.
• Ensure network services meet security, resilience and service acceptance requirements before going live.
• Monitor network performance and capacity, proactively identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate and resolve complex network incidents and problems, driving root cause analysis and preventative improvements.
• Provide senior technical input to projects, service transitions and the introduction of new technologies.
• Mentor colleagues, share technical expertise and help develop network engineering capability across the team.

About you and your experience

• Degree in Computing, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Industry-recognised networking certification such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience supporting and operating enterprise network services within live service environments.
• Strong expertise across LAN, WAN, routing, switching, wireless networking and firewall technologies.
• Experience delivering secure, resilient and high-performing network solutions that support business-critical services.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with modern DDaT, networking and cloud technologies.

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.