Network Engineer

Network Engineer Role Overview

The Network Engineer sits within the Strategy and Architecture function of Digital Services and is responsible for the design, build, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure across physical and virtual environments.

The role provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise, ensuring resilient, secure, and scalable network services aligned to business needs and digital strategy. The post holder will actively drive innovation, challenge existing approaches, and support both internally delivered and third-party services.

• Design, implement, support, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Act as a network subject matter expert, working autonomously on complex network configuration, security, and infrastructure tasks.
• Lead and assure the design and documentation of new network solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs, undertaking analysis and recommending options.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within network architecture and infrastructure services.
• Identify risks, undertake impact analysis, and define mitigation strategies.