Infrastructure Network Engineer

Location

London or Winchester with hybrid working in line with departmental requirements (currently a minimum of 40% (2 days per week)

• Developing, updating and creating processes and procedures
• Developing, supporting and continuously improving LCP’s technology infrastructure, spanning multiple physical office and numerous MS Cloud subscriptions
• Maintaining LCP’s Teams Telephony Solutions
• Hands‑on implementation of WAN solutions and network migration tasks based on physical and cloud platforms
• Hands‑on implementation of Wireless Networks
• Designing and implementing standardised templates and configuration baselines, that enable teams to efficiently self‑serve solutions where appropriate
• Maintaining and managing access to Console Services
• Proactively driving the automation of manual or repetitive network infrastructure tasks to reduce overheads and standardise practises
• Managing and implementing security control measures such as access control lists, DDoS protection etc
• Management of Azure, AWS, and Google Computer Cloud Virtual Networks
• Configuring and supporting WAN technologies, including OSPF/IS‑IS, BGP, GRE, IPSEC, VPNs, QOS, Multicasting, and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity
• Performing device upgrades specifically relating to Cisco Meraki Network devices and Palo Alto Firewalls
• Managing and maintaining the organisation’s On‑Prem and Cloud LAN, WAN, and firewall services, ensuring availability, security, and performance
• Setting up and maintaining VLANs, switches, and related network infrastructure, including proactive monitoring and maintenance
• Working with Info Sec and the Security Engineers to ensure consistent and robust network and firewall security
• Monitoring network performance, identify trends, and provide capacity planning and resource management insights
• Providing network expertise to internal and externals projects, engaging with stakeholders as required
• Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, implementing preventative measures to avoid recurrence. Own incidents until resolved.
• Travelling to other LCP locations as required to install, upgrade and support the network
• Participating in an on‑call rota providing 24/7 support across 365 days of the year for critical and high priority incidents

• Extensive experience of TCP/IP and Subnetting
• Extensive first‑hand experience and knowledge of modern network infrastructure technologies, Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Enterprise equipment, physical network infrastructure technologies and cloud network infrastructure technologies
• Strong experience in Azure and preferably AWS Skills
• Strong experience in IaC Skills preferably on Terraform and Consul, OS Skills (Windows Desktop and, Windows Server) and automation skills
• Experience of Cloudflare or similar
• Experience of managing IP based networks, WAN technologies, virtual server technologies, cloud, DHCP/DNS, and SAN/NAS storage technologies
• Ability to define and develop policy and process, taking responsibility for collaborating and supporting other staff in wider governance groups
• Ability to make technical decisions by managing levels of risk and complexity, recommending decisions as and when risk and complexity changes or increases
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate several work streams simultaneously, while balancing priorities and quality
• Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically, both in writing and orally
• Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and pragmatism

• Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details)
• Professional study support (where applicable)
• Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women’s networks

• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave

• 26 days annual leave (pro‑ratio for part‑time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our…