As a Principal Network Engineer at the Home Office, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and operation of critical Datacentre and edge network capabilities. You’ll develop secure, scalable hybrid network solutions across on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Working with multi-disciplinary teams and third-party suppliers, you’ll drive delivery of new capabilities while ensuring robust, reliable infrastructure. With a focus on Secure by Design principles, you’ll play a key role in protecting our systems and enabling seamless integration across digital services.

Closing Date: Sunday 20th April @ 11:55pm

What You’ll Do

• Lead internal teams, suppliers, and departments in the design, delivery, and support of network solution.
• Embed security controls into solutions to mitigate risks and meet security requirements.
• Coordinate the investigation and resolution of network issues, while driving preventative measures.
• Oversee resolution procedures and ensure timely updates and progress tracking for users.
• Establish and enforce standards and procedures across the service and development lifecycle.
• Manage resources to ensure effective network integration and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalence in one or more of the following areas: Routing & Switching, Data Centre, Service Provider.
• Core technical concepts, switching, routing, firewalling, load balancing, segmentation and network security.
• Key engineering principles and standards, and the ability to inspire others to follow these.
• Managing and delivering complex technologies within time, cost and quality targets.
• Ensuring all solutions are robust, resilient and appropriately implemented, secured, tested and documented.
• Presenting verbal and written information clearly and accurately in language which is appropriate for different channels and which meets the needs of the user.
• Advising on future technology changes and innovations and defining best practice for network improvements and information security.
• Significant demonstration of experience of leading Network design/implementation and/or operations in large scale Private or Public Sector organisations.

Why Join Us?

• 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).
• Recognition and inclusion: A culture that champions diversity, enhanced parental leave schemes, annual bonuses, and recognition awards.

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Additional Information

This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you typically need to have been resident in the UK for at least three years. Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

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