Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking an experienced and practicing Principal Network Engineer.
You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the UK’s National Time Scale, UTC (NPL), and are currently developing the National Timing Centre that will underpin our Critical National Infrastructure. This will address the risks associated with our dependency on global navigation satellite systems (such as GPS) that are vulnerable to both natural and intentional interference.
As the Principal Network Lead, you will enjoy collaborating with prominent Scientists, Engineers and specialists in Cyber Security, to design and implement network infrastructure to time, quality and cost.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direction to the NTC Network Engineering team; including mentoring and supporting staff, leading by example in technical excellence, and defining the shape and roles through the growth and development of the NTC Network Engineering team.
* Be responsible for the network design, creation and maintenance; ensuring it aligns with requirements of the NTC programme.
* Enhancing existing infrastructure meet future needs, whilst maintaining network security measures.
* Partner with senior stakeholders and the Technical Authority to steer the development and delivery of NTC IT infrastructure and networks.
* Ensure compliance with appropriate internal and external governance; including quality, health, safety, security and environmental legislation; minimising risk to the business and enhancing NPL’s reputation.
Your role is a key contributor to the success of the NTC programme. You will have enjoy responsibility for the overall management and delivery of the deployment of the IT infrastructure and networks to this exciting programme.