Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Networks

Grade D - £45,091 - £53,460

Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

As Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Networks you will be responsible for leading a busy Networks Professional team that supports the Birmingham City Council network, maintaining and improving it in line with business requirements.

• Provide technical assistance and mentoring to the team
• Act as a point of escalation for team members and customers
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for the day‑to‑day running of Network, Internet Services, Load‑balancing and Firewall Services
• Lead troubleshooting of technical problems, challenges and complexities within the network
• Design and implement network‑related projects across multiple technologies
• Support other teams in Digital Technology Services to implement projects with network implications
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco wireless LAN controllers at an enterprise level
• Configure and troubleshoot implementations of TACACS and other authentication methods
• Maintain and update Cisco routing and switching technology including MPLS, BGP, IS‑IS, and EIGRP
• Manage and maintain the system monitoring/reporting tool, Solar Winds
• Apply modern application‑aware Check Point firewall technologies

• An environment that values curiosity, autonomy and open working
• An engaged and supportive leadership with a clear vision
• Training and development opportunities to help you progress and be your best
• An inclusive workplace committed to reflecting the public we serve
• A benefit package designed to promote a great work/life balance
• Exposure to all digital and technology teams and service areas across the council

Proof of right to work in the UK is required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer is confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there is any reasonable adjustment, additional support or accessibility need.