Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year Requirements:
* Ability to configure, design, and maintain Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) with an emphasis on Panorama and Palo Alto Firewalls.
* Experience with VXLAN overlay technology, EVPN, multi-site fabric architectures, and VRF segmentation (e.g., Arista technologies).
* Proficiency in load balancing technologies and modules (e.g., F5 ASM, APM, DNS).
* Skills in implementing and troubleshooting dynamic routing protocols, particularly in complex OSPF and BGP environments for optimized traffic flow and redundancy.
* Knowledge of DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and CI/CD practices.
* Experience with cloud-based WiFi automated solutions related to authentication methods (e.g., Aruba Central, Clearpass, and AOS10).
Responsibilities:
* As a Senior Network Engineer, I provide operational support and carry out planned Business As Usual (BAU) work such as upgrades and failover exercises. I also contribute to service improvements across several projects focused on Wi-Fi, On-Prem Datacentre, and Cloud solutions. My role involves driving improvements and ensuring that our current legacy infrastructure remains stable for both our organization and our customers. I am committed to continuous growth and development, and I welcome the tools and time provided for skill-building and learning opportunities, including coaching, mentoring, and formal learning.
Technologies:
* Aruba
* CI/CD
* Cloud
* DevOps
* Support
* Load Balancing
* Network
More:
We are seeking outstanding Senior Network Engineers to join our talented community at DWP Digital. Our mission is to design infrastructure services that utilize innovative ideas and cutting-edge technology while serving nearly every person in the UK on a daily basis. At DWP, the UK’s largest government department, we help millions of people by facilitating employment opportunities and processing payments worth over £195 billion annually.
Our competitive pay can reach up to £68,517, supplemented by an employer pension contribution of 28.97%. We offer a generous leave package, starting at 26 days and increasing to 31 over time, alongside flexible working hours and hybrid work options. Our ethos emphasizes work-life balance and development, recognized by awards for our incredible environment and culture. We believe in bringing your authentic self to work and offer various perks, including discounts, savings, and professional growth opportunities.
Our application and selection process are streamlined to respect your time: simply complete your application on Civil Service Jobs and participate in a single online interview. Join us to make a meaningful difference at DWP.
last updated 41 week of 2025