Join us as a Lead Network Engineer within the Complex Delivery team at Barclays, where you will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more network technologies and take ownership of end-to-end delivery across strategic programmes. You will lead the technical execution, ensuring alignment with architecture and compliance standards, and guide engineers assigned to your programme—providing direction, support, and progress updates to the wider leadership team.

To be successful as a Lead Network Engineer, you should have:

• Proven demonstrable experience in leading, designing and implementing complex network solutions in a regulated industry or large enterprise environment.
• Experience as a lead engineer role on complex programmes, technically leading a team and providing progress updates to leadership
• Industry based certification such as Cisco CCIE, Fortinet Professional or F5 LTM/GTM at ‘Certified Technical Specialist’ or equivalent level

Additional skills include:

• Experience in large scale data centre infrastructure deployments using vendors and technologies including but not limited to Cisco (ACI, NXOS & NDFC, F5 (GTM & LTM), Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) and Infoblox DDI
• Design and deployment of solutions to support end user connectivity including Cisco Catalyst (Wired & Wireless), Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA) & Forescout
• Familiarity with cloud and virtualisation technologies such as AWS, Azure, ESXi, VXLAN, NSX-T/V

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, communication skills and interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as job-specific technical skills .
This role will be based in our office in either Knutsford or Glasgow.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives.
• Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritization to ensure the successful delivery of solutions within scope, time, and budget.
• Mentor and support team members’ professional growth, conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluation and enhancement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize team productivity.
• Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development.
• Enforcement of technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

To lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives.