Senior Networks Engineer Infrastructure Operations

FCDO Services; Hanslope; On-site; GBP 43,920 - 53,681; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Free shuttle bus

On-site gym

Interest-free loans

Job summary

A government service organization is looking for a Senior Networks Engineer to design, implement, and support network solutions that meet business needs. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams and lead engineering efforts while ensuring high performance and resilience. Responsibilities include team leadership, escalation management, and process enhancement. Offered benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of network protocols and experience with Cisco technologies.
• Knowledge of virtual environments and cloud platform solutions.
• Strong communication skills for translating technical jargon.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and implement network infrastructure to meet business needs.
• Coach and lead a team of engineers to ensure high performance.
• Identify and resolve recurring service issues while improving processes.

Skills

Network protocols

Cisco switching

Routing

Security technologies

Wireless technologies

VMWare

Azure

Cloud platforms

Documentation skills

People management

Job description

Senior Networks Engineer Infrastructure Operations

Reference number: 440534. Location: Hanslope, South East England (MK19 7BH). Salary: £48,801 plus £1,750 location allowance. Contract type: Permanent, Working pattern: Full‑time. Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 11th January 2026.

Job Summary

You will design, configure, and implement network solutions to meet business requirements under changing priorities. You will collaborate with project managers, developers, incident and problem managers, and external suppliers, translating technical terminology and maintaining trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and implement network infrastructure to meet business requirements.
• Oversee IT operations that protect millions of users.
• Coach and lead a team of engineers, setting direction and ensuring high performance.
• Escalate service issues, produce high and low level documentation, and communicate clearly with authority.
• Identify patterns, address recurring issues, and recommend process enhancements that raise the standard of technical services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Good working knowledge of network protocols.
• Experience with Cisco switching, routing, security and wireless technologies.
• Knowledge of virtual environments and virtual network solutions (e.g., VMWare, Azure).
• Experience in secure, complex environments, including firewalls, cloud platforms and resilient solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical terminology.

Technical Expertise

Comfortable designing, configuring and supporting solutions that keep systems resilient, producing documentation, reporting on key performance measures, and sharing knowledge with others.

Leadership

You’ll balance people management with hands‑on technical work, managing day‑to‑day tasks and resolving incidents quickly, mentoring junior colleagues and maintaining your own professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £48,801.
• £14,137 contribution towards Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days.
• Free shuttle bus between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park.
• 9 days per annum public and privileged days.
• On‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant.
• Interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes.

Diversity & Inclusion

We support every individual. We are a Disability Confident employer and a Carer Confident workplace. Candidates judged close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions at a lower grade that match skills.

Security & Vetting

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