Infrastructure Network Engineer

About the role

Infrastructure Network Engineer Location - London or Winchester with hybrid working in line with departmental requirements (currently a minimum of 40% (2 days per week) LCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market-leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy, and health. We combine powerful analytics with human expertise to help shape a more positive future. As Network Infrastructure Engineer at LCP, you will work across both traditional 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 role involves more than solving technical challenges; it also includes taking ownership of your personal and professional development, embracing change, and helping to drive transformation. Your focus will be to support LCP's ambition to remain a technology leader through modern solutions and a forward-thinking approach. What will you be doing? Developing, updating and creating processes and procedures Developing, supporting and continuously improving LCP's technology infrastructure, spanning multiple physical office and numerous MS Cloud subscriptions Maintaining LCP's Teams Telephony Solutions Hands-on implementation of WAN solutions and network migration tasks based on physical and cloud platforms Hands-on implementation of Wireless Networks Designing and implementing standardised templates and configuration baselines, that enable teams to efficiently self-serve solutions where appropriate Maintaining and managing access to Console Services Proactively driving the automation of manual or repetitive network infrastructure tasks to reduce overheads and standardise practises Managing and implementing security control measures such as access control lists, DDoS protection etc Management of Azure, AWS, and Google Computer Cloud Virtual Networks Configuring and supporting WAN technologies, including OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, GRE, IPSEC, VPNs, QOS, Multicasting, and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity Performing device upgrades specifically relating to Cisco Meraki Network devices and Palo Alto Firewalls Managing and maintaining the organisation's On-Prem and Cloud LAN, WAN, and firewall services, ensuring availability, security, and performance Setting up and maintaining VLANs, switches, and related network infrastructure, including proactive monitoring and maintenance Working with InfoSec and the Security Engineers to ensure consistent and robust network and firewall security Monitoring network performance, identify trends, and provide capacity planning and resource management insights Providing network expertise to internal and externals projects, engaging with stakeholders as required Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, implementing preventative measures to avoid recurrence. Own incidents until resolved. Traveling to other LCP locations as required to install, upgrade and support the network Participating 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? Extensive experience of TCP/IP and Subnetting Extensive first-hand experience and knowledge of modern network infrastructure technologies, Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Enterprise equipment, physical network infrastructure technologies and cloud network infrastructure technologies Strong experience in Azure and preferably AWS Skills Strong experience in IaC Skills preferably on Terraform and Consul, OS Skills (Windows Desktop and, Windows Server) and automation skills Experience of Cloudflare or similar Experience of managing IP based networks, WAN technologies, virtual server technologies, cloud, DHCP/DNS, and SAN/NAS storage technologies Ability to define and develop policy and process, taking responsibility for collaborating and supporting other staff in wider governance groups Ability to make technical decisions by managing levels of risk and complexity, recommending decisions as and when risk and complexity changes or increases Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate several work streams simultaneously, while balancing priorities and quality Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically, both in writing and orally Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and pragmatism What's in it for you? Take a look at our and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a certified B-Corp, 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 pot

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