Senior Network Engineer

Details
Reference number
354939
Salary
£33,134 - £49,000
Base salary band is £33,134 - £38,000 with an additional DDaT allowance of £4,350 - £11,000 available. The final salary and allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
DDaT Senior
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
CH - Digital Services
Type of role
Digital
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Homeworking
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ
About the job
Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Network Services team in Companies House!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to provide vital network services to Companies House. As part of the network team will be responsible for both day-to-day support of the network infrastructure and strategic and tactical enhancements. These include the migration of core services to the cloud (AWS & Azure) and on-premise upgrades to the network technology.

Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 Days Annual Leave, 8 Bank Holidays and 1 Privilege Day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate averaging 27%.

To find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work visit Companies House

At Companies House, hybrid working is about achieving an effective balance between working in the office and working from other appropriate locations. Our approach to hybrid working provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. We currently expect those on hybrid contracts to attend their base office a minimum of one day a week but the exact degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities and should be agreed through discussions with your line manager. The majority of our digital teams are based in our Cardiff head office. The successful candidate must have the ability to regularly attend our Cardiff office to carry out remedial work on our physical infrastructure on a weekly basis in line with our on-call rota.

Job description

The successful candidate will be part of a small network team that supports both on-site and cloud-hosted network services on a 24/7/365 basis (this includes participating in an on-call rota). In addition, you'll be working with colleagues to deliver infrastructure improvements to the existing LAN and WAN infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Providing technical maintenance and support for the Companies House network, both on premise and cloud.
Attending the Cardiff office at least one day a week, and more often if required e.g. upgrading network equipment on site.
Participating in an on-call rota that provides 24/7/365 cover. Please note that this will attract an additional payment.
Assisting in enhancements to cloud-based services and migration of remaining on premise systems.
Implementing technical improvements and upgrades to the on-premise network infrastructure e.g. wi-fi networks and firewalls.
Working closely with colleagues both within the Network Team and the wider IT Services team to resolve service-affecting incidents.

About us

You would be joining a great team of people to work on maintaining our on-premise network infrastructure and help our users and customers stay connected to each other and the resources they need. We are looking for someone with a keen interest in being part of our journey from traditional on-premises networking to the cloud.

The Network Team is part of the IT Services Team which sits in the Digital and Technology Directorate. The Directorate has over 200 internal staff who are supplemented by external contractors and third-party resources as necessary.

The IT Services Team is responsible for day-to-day support and maintaining the availability of all IT services within the organisation including both the customer-facing systems used by the public and the internal systems used by staff.

Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We’re keen to create an environment that works for everyone, and we particularly encourage applications from different underrepresented demographics.

We’ll support you to meet other commitments and help you find a better work-life balance.

The role will be based at the Cardiff office but hybrid working is encouraged. You will be expected to attend the Cardiff office at least one day per week and whenever network support or technical upgrade requires a physical presence.

Person specification

We are looking for the following experience, which will be assessed at sift and at interview. Please give as much detail as possible within the Personal Statement and Work History section about your experiences and technical skills. We will be sifting on the criteria stated in the bullet points below.

We are looking for individuals with:

A high level of technical skills (see the knowledge and experience section).
Experience of delivering network infrastructure upgrades.
Experience of working within a 24/7 support environment.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Confidence in engaging with end users at all levels across the organisation.

We are looking for knowledge and experience in the following technologies:

Layer 2 and layer 3 switched and routed networks, using Cisco hardware.
Wireless LANs using Cisco APs and WLCs.
On-premise remote access technologies such as VPN.
WAN technologies ideally MPLS and IPSEC VPN.
Routing protocols, in particular EIGRP and BGP.
Networking services such as DHCP and DNS.
Network security in on-premise environments including firewall technologies (traditional layer3/4 and WAF) and DDoS.
Network management tools such as Cisco Prime or DNA Center / Catalyst Centre.
Cloud environments specifically AWS and Azure e.g. Transit Gateway.
Cloud security e.g. AWS Network Firewall, WAF and Azure Firewall.
Cloud based ZTNA solutions.
Awareness of Microsoft Windows services such as Active Directory.
Certified in Cisco technologies or working towards qualification.

We would encourage applications from individuals wishing to develop their skills in the areas listed as desirable as there will be opportunities for training and development.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Changing and Improving
Working Together
Managing a Quality Service
Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

The successful candidate will be at our Cardiff Office at least 1 day/wk (possibly more if workload requires) as well as be part of an on-call rota. Have you worked with an on-call rota previously? How you would support this requirement? (max 250wds)
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £33,134, Companies House contributes £9,598 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Please note that the minimum salary does not reflect the 2023/24 pay deal and we are therefore expecting this to increase in the near future.

Join us at Companies House and experience the difference of working within a culture that values you, not only as an employee, but as an integral part of our Companies House team.

We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we’re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices.

Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk) to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House.

We celebrate diversity...

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we’re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. We will be happy to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing

Where will you be working?

You will be aligned to our Cardiff Office, where we are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work. Our approach to hybrid working provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on business need, your role and your day-to-day work activities and will be discussed at offer stage.

Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

In your application form we’d like you to:

Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements.
Write a personal statement of 1000 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, listed in bullet points in the person specification section above.
Answer a separate question on the application form, where you'll have up to 250 words to answer the following question:

The successful candidate will be at our Cardiff Office at least 1 day/wk (possibly more if workload requires) as well as be part of an on-call rota. Have you worked with an on-call rota previously? How you would support this requirement?

At sift candidates will be assessed against experience and are asked to supply work history/personal statement and reference any transferable skills using the job description for reference.

At interview candidates will be assessed against the behaviours listed in the advert and we will use Success Profiles Behaviours and Strengths. There may be a assessment are part of the selection process.

We’re committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and personal statement.

What will the process look like?

We will sift applications and then invite successful candidates from the sift stage to attend a virtual interview.

Read more information and guidance about Applying for Your New Job.

Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and may include Strength based questions in the interview.

Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.

We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesn’t include ideas or work that isn’t your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own.

Successful candidates must pass a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before they can be appointed. BPSS is an entry level security check. It uses the Police National Computer (PNC) to make sure a candidate has no convictions. The check returns evidence of any current criminal record and un-spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Check (SC) before they can be appointed.

To gain SC clearance you will normally need to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and will need to successfully complete all stages of the vetting process. More information can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Nationality statement

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name :
Katie Jones
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Recruitment team
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Further information
We welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact

in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission .

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