Senior Network Engineer

Government Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization seeks a Senior Network Engineer to manage and maintain network services. This role involves working closely with a team to ensure optimal service delivery and integration. Responsibilities include troubleshooting network issues and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has experience with network design and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and maintaining network services.
• Ability to work with third parties and technical architects.
• Strong analytical skills related to network performance.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure network designs meet requirements.
• Analyze network requirements for applications.
• Monitor resolution of network problems effectively.
• Provide direction to junior members.
• Evaluate project success and provide feedback.

Skills

Network design evaluation

Network requirement analysis

Troubleshooting network issues

Coaching junior engineers

Job description

A Senior Network Engineer builds, administers, transitions, supports and maintains network services throughout the service lifecycle, according to the departmental policy and Home Office strategy. You will work in a team of network engineers ensuring services are integrated, delivered and operated as required. You will work with and support third parties in providing network services and with technical architects to translate architectural designs into operations. You will provide input into overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing the network designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology.
• Capturing and analyse the network requirements that applications will place on the network, including bandwidth, latency, fault tolerance and access control.
• Initiating and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve network problems, including consulting specialists where required. You will determine the appropriate remedy and assist with implementation of fixes as well as preventative measures.
• Identifying the correct procedures and appropriate channels for resolution and monitor resolution activities and progress updates to users.
• Providing direction and coaching to more junior members and taking part in their appraisal and related performance management processes.
• Evaluating the success of the project, after a solution has been integrated, identifying best practices and lessons learned. You will provide feedback to teams and incorporate this information into future plans.