Senior Network Engineer in Manchester

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.

Your main day to day responsibilities will be:

• 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 analysing the network requirements that applications will place on the network, including bandwidth, latency, fault tolerance and access control.
• Initiating and monitoring 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 monitoring resolution activities and progress updates to users.
• 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.
• Coaching and mentoring more junior Network Engineers.

Your skills for this role

You’ll have a demonstrable passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in:

• Networking concepts, switching, routing, firewalling and load balancing.
• Managing and delivering complex technologies within time, cost and quality targets.
• Dissecting a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing for problem resolution.
• Providing direction and coaching to more junior members and taking part in their appraisal and related performance management processes.
• Building effective partnerships with diverse teams across multiple locations and technologies.
• Understanding how trends and practices outside your team will impact your work, how your current work fits in the broader context and strategy and looks for underlying opportunities.

Benefits

• Exceptional pension: Employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service), 8 public holidays, and 1 day for the King’s Birthday.
• Flexible working: Options include full-time, part-time, compressed hours, job sharing, and a hybrid model (minimum 60% on-site).
• Learning and development: Access to training, technical accreditations, and funded qualifications (subject to approval).
• Inclusion and recognition: A culture that champions diversity, enhanced parental leave schemes, annual bonuses, and recognition awards.

Please note: This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you must typically have been resident in the UK for at least five years.