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Lead Network Engineer

Teddington, UK Full-time Clearance: Security Cleared (SC)
Network EngineerNetwork ArchitectInfrastructure EngineerProject Engineer

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  • 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
      Desirable:  
    • 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.

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