1. Working for a leading public Sector Client
2. Joining a growing and established team
About Our Client
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
Job Description
Key responsibilities: This is a hands-on technical role where you will be expected to interact daily with core IT Infrastructure technologies. You are expected to be able to configure, manage and diagnose the IT Infrastructure components detailed in this advert.Technical skills and IT systems we use:We are undertaking a program of works that is focused on reducing our suppliers and vendors to ensure we can build skillsets around vendor technology stacks. This roll will require the technical skills in Cisco security systems and services.
3. Be able to Deploy, manage and configure Cisco FTD firewalls via FMC in redundant configurations
4. Be able to Manage and configure Cisco ISE
5. Understand least privilege concepts and securing internet connected firewalls
6. Running firewalls as a core and (optional) supporting micro segmentation of services from virtual platforms using FTD/FMC technologies
7. Generally understand and be able to manage and deploy advancedFMCconfiguraqtions such as:OSFP,VLAN andVLSM in firewalls, NAT/PAT/S-NAT, Site to SiteVPN's,ACL's andDACL's
8. Strong technical expertise in core network technologies, including LAN/WAN, data centre infrastructure, routing, switching, and network security.
9. Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco or similar network infrastructure, with experience in implementing security protocols and best practices.
10. Hands-on experience with troubleshooting network performance issues and integrating new equipment within an existing IT architecture.
Leadership and Escalation:
11. Lead and manage the successful execution of core network projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the MHRA's IT strategy.
12. Serve as the main escalation point for junior network engineers, providing advanced troubleshooting and technical expertise in resolving complex core network and data centre issues, ensuring high-quality resolutions that prevent future incidents.
13. Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment and encouraging skills development across the team.
Core Network Stability, Security, and Performance:.
14. Implement and maintain robust security protocols to safeguard core network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
15. Proactively monitor and assess core network performance, identifying potential risks or weaknesses and applying pre-emptive solutions to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
16. Play a pivotal role in the agency's ongoing IT infrastructure overhaul by recommending, testing, and integrating cutting-edge core network technologies.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
17. Collaborate closely with the Lead Network Architect, project teams, and other IT functions to ensure that core network strategies are fully aligned with the overall IT infrastructure roadmap and broader organizational goals.
18. Establish and maintain productive relationships with external vendors, ensuring their services and products meet the agency's performance, security, and contractual expectations.
19. Engage with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to communicate project progress, core network performance, and ensure that business requirements are consistently met.
The Successful Applicant
Our successful candidates will have:
20. A track record of identifying deeper underlying problems and opportunities and anticipating problems before they occur.
21. Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, making sure services and products are delivered and aligned to industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements.
22. Proven experience in managing and supporting enterprise network environments, particularly focusing on network core devices and infrastructure.
23. Strong technical expertise in core network technologies, including LAN/WAN, data centre infrastructure, routing, switching, and network security.
24. Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco or similar network infrastructure, with experience in implementing security protocols and best practices.
25. Hands-on experience with troubleshooting network performance issues and integrating new equipment within an existing IT architecture.
26. The Technology & Service Operations function is responsible for managing the existing IT infrastructure including both software and hardware, databases, and other technology platforms; leading the support and maintenance of applications; development and testing of new applications and platforms; and cyber and information security for the Agency.
27. The Network Core Engineer will play a key role in managing and delivering network projects and BAU tasks, with a particular focus on critical areas such as the network core, data centres, and related infrastructure. This role is vital in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the core network as the MHRA undergoes a significant overhaul of its IT infrastructure, including the deployment of new equipment in these critical areas.
28. The successful candidate will provide advanced expertise in core network technologies, working closely with both senior and junior engineers to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement. You will act as an escalation point for more complex issues related to the network core and data centre environments, providing guidance and troubleshooting support to junior engineers when necessary. The role also involves collaborating with other teams to align core network initiatives with the overall IT strategy.
What's on Offer
Competitive Salary £46,160 This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London or South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97%A digital Allowance of upto £12,823 per annum maybe available for exceptional candidates based on our asseessment of your skills and experience. This allowance is non-pensionable and may change on an annual basis:
29. Developing - £1372
30. Proficient - £7097
31. Accomplished - £12,823
The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, .
32. Application, which will include a CV, which should demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Technical Success Profile criteria.
33. Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
Closing date: 19 November 2025 at 10amShortlisting date: 21st November 2025Interview date: 01 December - 12 December 2025Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete .Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:
34. Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
35. Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
36. Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
37. Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility .Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact .In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a 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 firstly contact Florentina Oyelami, Head of Talent Acquisition If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: