Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Networks
Posted 5 days 16 hours ago by HM Land Registry
Job summary
It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data.
HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales.
We are recruiting two Senior Infrastructure Engineer's for Networks, to join our Transformation & Technology Directorate.
Job description
The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation and Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of specialist technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions.
The team is responsible for the configuration, administration and support of the network and network security infrastructure, to ensure continuous service, and to respond to change requests from both within the business and our external partners and customers.
You will provide technical input for projects and larger pieces of work, aiming for greater operating efficiency and development of further cost-effective options, whilst ensuring availability and reliability.
You will take forward technical and service improvement activities providing guidance and leadership to technicians within the team, the wider IT Operations Practice, whilst also working across Transformation and Technology to support and deliver solutions in line with the overall Technology and Business Strategies.
Person specification
To be successful in this role you will hold a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree Level or equivalent) or have experience in an IT field. You will have achieved a network focused certification or have equivalent network focussed industry experience, with evidenced skills in:
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP
- Firewall configuration, including policy changes
You will have experience of technical leadership within an IT organisation and delivery of significant network infrastructure change, from design to delivery. You will visualise and solve complex problems, making decisions based on available information. You will be an excellent communicator, someone who can build good working relationships across all levels, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
For more information about the role, please see the attached Candidate Pack.
Qualifications
Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree Level or equivalent) or experience in an IT field.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP
- Firewall configuration, including policy changes
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £46,058, HM Land Registry contributes £13,343 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.