ICT Senior Network and Security Engineer

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As we continue to invest in the latest technology it is vital our networks and systems are fit for purpose, integrate seamlessly, both on premises and remotely, and they are secure. The role of ICT Senior Network and Security Engineer is a key position in the design, maintenance and security of the technology that underpins the CMA's IT infrastructure.  

The CMA is the UK's primary competition and consumer authority, making markets work well in the interests of consumers, businesses, and the economy. Our work makes a difference to people's lives, and our IT infrastructure is crucial to supporting the delivery of our operational objectives.

Your remit will cover the CMA's IT infrastructure (including on-premises, DR and Cloud environments), its telephony and unified communications and its cross-government collaboration. You will be expected to work with relevant telecoms providers and other suppliers and service providers, acting as lead on the design, maintenance, security and proactive monitoring of the CMA network topology. You will also manage capacity and availability of network services, optimise quality of service, and ensure value for money.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading the networks workstream on projects and programmes to ensure that the network topology complies with agreed standards

Collaborating with engineers to make sure systems are practically designed

Researching new technologies and making recommendations when changes are needed to IT strategy and architecture

Developing a clear view of the CMA cyber risk exposure and providing meaningful risk advice and consistent reporting to senior CMA stakeholders

The design, development, deployment, testing, implementation and maintenance of WAN and LAN network solutions

Managing remote access and VPN solutions and switching technologies - including Cisco Nexus & Catalyst 9500, 9300 and 3850 series switches

Managing network availability using appropriate toolsets ensuring the ICT network meets the agreed Service Level Agreements

Stakeholder management and communicating to both technical and non-technical audiences.

You will need to be CCNP and CCSA qualified, with experience of creating, designing and implementing infrastructure technologies, solutions and services. You will also be able to create the design of network services as well as design secure systems. You will also have a deep understanding of various technical concepts, such as LAN, WAN, WiFi, data-centre networks, telephony, mobile solutions infrastructure, unified comms, network management solutions, network-specific security, remote access technologies and approaches, SIEM and IPS/IDS technologies.

In return, the CMA is a hugely rewarding, diverse and stimulating place to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so. All CMA staff enjoy 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 and favourable consideration of flexible working.

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Closing date for applications: 4th January 2021.

The CMA is an accredited Disability Confident Employer and are Stonewall Diversity Champions. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds and recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.