Senior Network Engineer
- Civil Service
- Part Time
- London
- 76,400 - 82,450
Job Description
Job summary
Are you an expert in network design who loves working with the newest tech? We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to lead and protect our entire network fabric, from on-premises systems to the cloud!
In this vital role, you will be the mastermind behind our network's design, security, and performance. You will collaborate with great teams, drive automation, and use top-tier tools like Cisco and Palo Alto to shield us from cyber risks. If you are a proactive problem solver who wants to lead high-profile tech projects and keep a major organisation securely connected, we want you on our team!
About the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UKs principal competition and consumer protection authority. We promote competition and protect consumers with a clear end goal in mind: to drive economic growth and improve household prosperity. The CMA has a range of powers, which it uses to undertake a wide variety of cutting-edge, high profile and complex work, spanning merger and market inquiries, competition and consumer law enforcement, our role in the digital markets competition regime, subsidy advice, and internal market advice.
We are fully committed to being a flexible, respectful and inclusive employer. It is a priority to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.
You can read more about working at the CMA in ourcandidate pack
Job description
What you will do
- Lead Network Projects: Build and maintain strong WAN and LAN connections using Cisco hardware while making sure they follow top government security standards.
- Protect against Cyber Risks: Block online threats by managing firewalls, scanning for weak spots, and fixing security issues quickly.
- Collaborate and Guide: Work with other tech teams to design great systems and give expert advice to senior leaders.
- Keep Systems Running Fast: Fix technical glitches and update software patches so the network stays safe, fast, and reliable.
- Plan for the Future: Watch budget costs, manage software licences, and research new technology to keep the network modern.
You can read the full job description on the attached role profile.
What you will need
- Top-Tier Tech Certification: Full Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) qualification with minimum 3 years work experience as a network administrator
- Deep Network Expertise: Strong experience designing and building secure computer networks (like LAN, WAN, and WiFi) using Cisco tools, routing, and switching.
- Cloud and System Integration: Proven ability to connect complex systems together, especially using cloud networks like AWS and Azure.
- Advanced Troubleshooting Skills: A knack for breaking down tricky tech problems to fix them, specifically with Cisco hardware and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Great Communication: The ability to talk easily with both tech experts and regular team members to explain your ideas clearly.
What we can offer you
In return the CMA is a hugely diverse, rewarding and stimulating place to work an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme, at least 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, our employee assistance programme and flexible working options.
Person specification
It is essential that you can provide evidence and examples for each of the following selection criteria in your application. For tips on how to make the most your application, please have a look at our guidance document.
Essential:
- Qualification:Full Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) qualification with minimum 3 years work experience as a network administrator(Lead Criteria)
- IT infrastructure. Experience of designing and implementing infrastructure technologies, solutions and services such as: networking, physical infrastructure, software, and cloud computing, including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Core network skills to include, routing (BGP, VRF's etc), switching (VLAN, Stacking, etc.) or comparable experience.
