Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Pay up to £73,305 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for outstanding Senior Network Engineers who are skilled in Wi-Fi solutions to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Extensive Wi-Fi Expertise:Demonstrable background in designing and managing large-scale Wi-Fi networks, ideally in a senior or lead role. You understand the nuances of RF design, roaming, and high-density WLAN environments.
• Hands-On Experience:Proven experience with wireless products (access points, controllers, ClearPass/Aruba Central, etc.). You can confidently configure and troubleshoot Aruba Wi-Fi infrastructures.
• Network Engineering Skills:Demonstrable knowledge of general networking (LAN/WAN, switching, routing, VLANs, network security). Relevant certifications (e.g. Aruba ACMP, Cisco CCNP Wireless) are a plus.
• Problem Solver:Adept at diagnosing complex wireless issues and implementing effective solutions with minimal downtime.
• Professional & Collaborative:Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and explaining Wi-Fi concepts to non-technical stakeholders when needed.
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Significant experience providing technical leadership in a senior Wi-Fi/network role, including mentoring and developing engineers, setting technical standards, and acting as a senior escalation point for complex wireless issues.

You and your role

You'll take the lead on designing and rolling out high-performing Wi-Fi solutions using HPE Aruba, making sure everything runs smoothly across hundreds of sites supporting thousands of users. Day to day, you'll be monitoring performance, fine-tuning configurations, and keeping security tight, while tackling any issues before they impact the business.

You'll also be the go-to expert for Wi-Fi, sharing your knowledge with the wider team and helping guide decisions on new technologies and improvements. The role involves working closely with network teams and stakeholders across multiple locations, so strong collaboration is key.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £73,205

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.