What will you be doing?
1. Developing, updating and creating processes and procedures
2. Developing, supporting and continuously improving LCP’s technology infrastructure, spanning multiple physical office and numerous MS Cloud subscriptions
3. Maintaining LCP’s Teams Telephony Solutions
4. Hands-on implementation of WAN solutions and network migration tasks based on physical and cloud platforms
5. Hands-on implementation of Wireless Networks
6. Designing and implementing standardised templates and configuration baselines, that enable teams to efficiently self-serve solutions where appropriate
7. Maintaining and managing access to Console Services
8. Proactively driving the automation of manual or repetitive network infrastructure tasks to reduce overheads and standardise practises
9. Managing and implementing security control measures such as access control lists, DDoS protection etc
10. Management of Azure, AWS, and Google Computer Cloud Virtual Networks
11. Configuring and supporting WAN technologies, including OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, GRE, IPSEC, VPNs, QOS, Multicasting, and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity
12. Performing device upgrades specifically relating to Cisco Meraki Network devices and Palo Alto Firewalls
13. Managing and maintaining the organisation’s On-Prem and Cloud LAN, WAN, and firewall services, ensuring availability, security, and performance
14. Setting up and maintaining VLANs, switches, and related network infrastructure, including proactive monitoring and maintenance
15. Working with InfoSec and the Security Engineers to ensure consistent and robust network and firewall security
16. Monitoring network performance, identify trends, and provide capacity planning and resource management insights
17. Providing network expertise to internal and externals projects, engaging with stakeholders as required
18. Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, implementing preventative measures to avoid recurrence. Own incidents until resolved.
19. Traveling to other LCP locations as required to install, upgrade and support the network
20. Participating in an on-call rota providing 24/7 support across days of the year for critical and high priority incidents
What skills and experience are we looking for?
21. Extensive experience of TCP/IP and Subnetting
22. Extensive first-hand experience and knowledge of modern network infrastructure technologies, Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Enterprise equipment, physical network infrastructure technologies and cloud network infrastructure technologies
23. Strong experience in Azure and preferably AWS Skills
24. Strong experience in IaC Skills preferably on Terraform and Consul, OS Skills (Windows Desktop and, Windows Server) and automation skills
25. Experience of Cloudflare or similar
26. Experience of managing IP based networks, WAN technologies, virtual server technologies, cloud, DHCP/DNS, and SAN/NAS storage technologies
27. Ability to define and develop policy and process, taking responsibility for collaborating and supporting other staff in wider governance groups
28. Ability to make technical decisions by managing levels of risk and complexity, recommending decisions as and when risk and complexity changes or increases
29. Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate several work streams simultaneously, while balancing priorities and quality
30. Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically, both in writing and orally
31. Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and pragmatism
What’s in it for you?
Take a look at our and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a certified B-Corp, multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:
For you:
32. Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details)
33. Professional study support (where applicable)
34. Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women’s networks
35. For your family:
36. Life assurance
37. Income protection
38. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave
For your health:
39. 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday
40. Private medical insurance
41. Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits
42. Eye care vouchers
43. Cycle to work scheme
44. Digital GP services
For your wealth:
45. Competitive pension scheme
46. Discretionary bonus scheme
47. High street discounts
48. Season ticket loans
For others:
49. Volunteering opportunities
For the environment:
50. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)