Infrastructure Network Engineer
Location: London or Winchester
Hybrid: 2 days a week (40%) onsite.
On Call: Participation in a on-call rota, after completion of probation period (1 week in 6)
Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) is a leading independent consultancy that uses powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future. We provide market-leading capabilities across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. Our technology and analytics capabilities are fundamental to what we do, helping us power the possibilities that provide solutions for tomorrow. We strive to help our clients leverage the latest technology and analytics across a range of industries to stay at the forefront of data-driven and digital solutions.
What's the role?
As the Network Infrastructure Engineer at LCP, you will be working at the intersection of traditional network infrastructure and cloud network infrastructure. You will support an environment consisting of Meraki Enterprise, and Palo Alto Firewalls across multiple sites. You will play a crucial role in LCP's transformation. This position is more than solving technical challenges; it's about taking ownership of personal and professional growth, embracing change, and helping to drive transformation. Your mission is to help us ensure our commitment as a technology leader by delivering innovative solutions and embracing a forward-thinking mindset.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop, update and create processes and procedures
2. Develop, support and continuously improve LCP's technology infrastructure, spanning multiple physical office and numerous MS Cloud subscriptions
3. Maintain LCP's Teams Telephony Solutions
4. Hands-on implementation of WAN solutions and network migration tasks based on physical and cloud platforms
5. Hands-on implementation of Wireless Networks
6. Design and implement standardised templates and configuration baselines, that enable teams to efficiently self-serve solutions where appropriate
7. Maintain and manage access to Console Services
8. Proactively drive the automation of manual or repetitive network infrastructure tasks to reduce overheads and standardise practices
9. Manage and implement security control measures such as access control lists, DDoS protection etc
10. Management of Azure, AWS, and Google Computer Cloud Virtual Networks
11. Configure and support WAN technologies, including OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, GRE, IPSEC, VPNs, QOS, Multicasting, and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity
12. Perform device upgrades specifically relating to Cisco Meraki Network devices and Palo Alto Firewalls
13. Manage and maintain the organisation's On-Prem and Cloud LAN, WAN, and firewall services, ensuring availability, security, and performance
14. Set up and maintain VLANs, switches, and related network infrastructure, including proactive monitoring and maintenance
15. Work with InfoSec and the Security Engineers to ensure consistent and robust network and firewall security
16. Monitor network performance, identify trends, and provide capacity planning and resource management insights
17. Provide network expertise to internal and externals projects, engaging with stakeholders as required
18. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, implementing preventative measures to avoid recurrence. Own incidents until resolved.
19. Travel to other LCP locations as required to install, upgrade and support the network
20. Participate in an on-call rota providing 24/7 support across 365 days of the year for critical and high priority incidents
What skills and experience are we looking for?
1. Experience of TCP/IP and Subnetting and knowledge of modern network infrastructure technologies
2. First-hand experience of Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Enterprise equipment, physical network infrastructure technologies, cloud network infrastructure technologies
3. Strong Azure and preferably AWS Skills
4. IaC Skills preferably on Terraform and Consul
5. OS Skills (Windows Desktop and, Windows Server)
6. Automation skills and experience of Cloudflare or similar
7. Experience of managing IP based networks, WAN technologies, virtual server technologies, cloud, DHCP/DNS, and SAN/NAS storage technologies
8. Ability to define and develop policy and process, taking responsibility for collaborating and supporting other staff in wider governance groups
9. Ability to make technical decisions by managing levels of risk and complexity, recommending decisions as and when risk and complexity changes or increases
10. Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate several work streams simultaneously, while balancing priorities and quality
11. Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically, both in writing and orally
12. Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and pragmatism
What's in it for you?
Take a look at our Glassdoor and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:
For you:
1. Professional study support (where applicable)
2. Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks
For your family:
1. Life assurance
2. Income protection
3. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave
For your health:
1. 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday
2. Private medical insurance
3. Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits
4. Eye care vouchers
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Digital GP services
For your wealth:
1. Competitive pension scheme
2. Discretionary bonus scheme
3. High street discounts
4. Season ticket loans
For others:
1. Volunteering opportunities
For the environment:
1. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)
And much more!
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch via our dedicated email address - accessibilityaware@lcp.uk.com to discuss how we can support you with your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr