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We’re looking for a Principal Network and Infrastructure Specialist to take ownership of a diverse and business-critical network estate, spanning core switching, enterprise Wi-Fi, and voice systems across key sites including transport hubs, offices, and partner locations. From managing Cisco-based switching environments and VLAN configurations to supporting Aruba wireless networks, you’ll be at the heart of keeping people, places, and services connected. This isn’t just about maintaining infrastructure, it’s about leading it. You’ll drive the evolution of network services across both on-premise and cloud environments, acting as the go-to expert for troubleshooting, optimisation, and transformation. Working closely with internal teams and partners such as Midland Metro Limited, you’ll ensure resilient, secure, and high-performing connectivity that supports critical public services. If you’re someone who thrives on deep technical challenges, enjoys working across complex multi-site environments, and wants to play a key role in modernising network infrastructure at scale, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact. Please note that this is a 6 month fixed term contract.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, manage, and continuously develop the organisation's network, voice, and connectivity infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring alignment with the Tech and Insights strategy and industry best practice
Provide expert technical leadership and 3rd-line support for highly complex infrastructure issues and transformation projects, making independent, informed technical decisions to maintain resilient and secure services
Ensure the network infrastructure is secure, reliable, and recoverable by overseeing performance, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and compliance with cyber security, data protection, and governance standards
Drive the adoption of modern, scalable architectures and automation, identifying opportunities for improvement, managing risks and dependencies, and delivering solutions that provide value for money
Oversee and support the delivery of infrastructure services through effective collaboration with internal teams, contracted resources, and external suppliers, while contributing to skills development and knowledge resilience within Digital and Data
Requirements:
Extensive experience within networking and infrastructure environments, including but not limited to Cloud virtual networking, LAN / WAN, Firewalls, Voice and Wireless technologies
Extensive experience administering, configuring, and designing a multisite and hybrid cloud enterprise network environment
A good understanding of network and infrastructure roadmaps and the ability to evaluate the applicability for business productivity solutions in accordance with the Digital and Data strategy
Experience of deploying hybrid cloud networking and infrastructure solutions, such as Managed service WAN's, Multi site enterprise LAN's, enterprise Wireless solutions, virtual cloud networking and secure resilient network environment and technologies
Experience with core network technologies such as data and voice networks, routing, Layer 3 switching, firewall configuration, VLAN's, Software defined network technologies and secure resilient design principles
Extensive knowledge of supporting layer 2 / 3 Cisco and HP Aruba network environments and virtual networking