Lead Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery and management of the NTC network infrastructure, ensuring successful deployment of mission-critical capabilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the NTC Network Engineering team

• Own the design, implementation and evolution of network infrastructure

• Continuous improvement of network capabilities, enhancing existing infrastructure to meet future demands

• Partner with senior stakeholders and the Technical Authority to shape strategy and steer the delivery of network solutions

• Ensure compliance with governance requirements, managing risk and assurance (across quality, health and safety, security and environmental standards)

• Mentoring and developing colleagues while driving a culture of technical excellence

About You

Essential:

• Proven expertise in network engineering with delivery of complex infrastructure projects/solutions, at scale

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience)

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience delivering mission-critical projects within UK Government or other highly regulated environments

• Strong understanding of project governance, assurance frameworks and compliance requirements

• Proven ability to build, mentor and develop high-performing technical teams

• Strong awareness of emerging technologies and their application within complex network environments

• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop sustainable solutions.