Senior Networks Engineer: Lead Design, Security & Delivery

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO); Wolverton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead a team in designing and configuring solutions to ensure system resilience. The ideal candidate will have extensive networking knowledge, experience with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, and a focus on mentoring junior colleagues. This role involves problem-solving in secure environments while contributing to national security. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

On-site gym

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in networking and infrastructure.
• Experience in designing and supporting resilient systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions based on business requirements.
• Manage and prioritize team tasks to resolve incidents quickly.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support senior engineers.

Skills

Networking

Infrastructure design

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Documentation

Adaptability

Tools

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto Firewalls

Big IP (F5)

VMware

Azure

Job description

A government department in the UK is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead a team in designing and configuring solutions to ensure system resilience. The ideal candidate will have extensive networking knowledge, experience with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, and a focus on mentoring junior colleagues. This role involves problem-solving in secure environments while contributing to national security. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered.