Principal Network Engineer

at  Ofgem

JOB SUMMARY

Bring the fight against climate change into the digital space
As the UK’s regulator for the energy industry, we’re playing a vital part in accelerating the transition to Net Zero and a carbon neutral energy system, and we need the best people on board to help us go further and faster in pursing the country’s climate goals and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.
Joining our IT Operations team as a Network Engineer, you’ll be a source of specialist advice on Digital, Data, and Technology matters for a multi-disciplinary team. As Ofgem’s internal Technology Network Engineer expert, you’ll use your expertise to plan, implement, and oversee Ofgem’s IT network. With a focus on delivering the necessary network infrastructure to ensure Ofgem can conduct its online and internal IT activities, you’ll proactively resolve technical problems, providing expert guidance to your team and to colleagues across the organisation. You’ll design and implement new solutions and improve the resilience of the current environment, directing system installation and defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
A seasoned professional, you’ll have advanced networking skills and an excellent understanding of networking principles, with demonstratable experience of substantial achievements in past positions. You’ll also be an expert in systems design, including systems characterised by high levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. You’ll have the ability to develop effective implementation and procurement strategies, and extensive experience working closely with a wide range of colleagues, including in a leadership capacity. On a personal level, you’ll be capable of seeing the bigger picture, with developed communicating and influencing skills and a passion for improving UK wide access to safe, affordable, and sustainable energy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact where it matters, and to take your career to the next level.
Ofgem relies on having a workforce that reflects the society we serve, so we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and especially those from underrepresented groups. While this is a full-time role, flexible working patterns and job shares are welcome. We will also support you with excellent training and development opportunities, plus a competitive benefits package.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Please refer to the Candidate Pack and Role Profile attached for full details.

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £58,520, OFGEM contributes £16,953 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; Hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but is in review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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TYPE OF ROLE

Architecture and Data
Digital
Information Technology

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• We are looking for an experienced engineer to provide vital Information Technology network services to Ofgem. Responsible for the network infrastructure support, covering strategic and tactical enhancements and the continued development of our Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture and it’s supporting IT Network Infrastructure.
• This role is part of the Digital, Data and Technology Profession in the Civil Service. Specialist Infrastructure Engineer
• As part of department, you are also responsible for a range of services including LAN, WAN, private circuits, Internet and voice services. In addition, the team provides a range of other services such as load balancing, security and web filtering.
• Provide expertise establish the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation and defining, documenting and enforcing system standards. Design and implement new solutions and improve resilience of the current environment.