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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - **Company:** Home Office - **Location:** Liverpool, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £47,200.0 - £50,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco PIX, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Fault Tolerance, Monitoring of Systems, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Transport Layer Security, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, Nx-os, Firewalls (Computer Science), Low Latency, SolarWinds (Software), Fortinet, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2e1b58bf79f5b8f5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in VPN?, This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Essential Skills You’ll have a demonstrable passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent experience. (TECH) * Proven experience in core network engineering concepts including switching, routing, firewalling, load balancing, wireless networks, network architecture, segmentation, and network security. (NTDS) * Experience contributing to testing activities, including validation of network changes and ensuring solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements. (TEST) * Experience supporting and maintaining live network services, including installation, configuration, and implementation of network infrastructure components. (HSIN) * Experience identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving network incidents to ensure service availability and performance. (USUP) * Building effective partnerships with diverse teams across multiple locations and technologies. (OFCL) SFIA capability framework Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) version 8 is the technical framework that sets the standard capability and development of all levels in the Home Office. This is a link to the capability framework: All skills A - Z English (sfia-online.org). We use set SFIA technical skills to form our interview questions and we will assess you against these technical skills during the selection process. The essential skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession Career Framework (based on the industry standard SFIA framework). Use the SFIA Levels of responsibility to understand what would be expected for each technical skills listed below. Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: * Specialist advice (TECH) - Level 3 * Network design (NTDS) - Level 4 * Testing (TEST) - Level 3 * Systems installation and removal (HSIN) – Level 3 * Incident management (USUP) - Level 2 * Organisational facilitation (OFCL) - Level 3, For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. Learn more on our website. Security Checks - Home Office Careers. Please note that this role requires Security Check (SC) clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. Candidates must also hold or be prepared to undergo NPPV3 clearance. However, in exceptional circumstances security clearance applications for candidates who have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years may be considered. Failure to meet this residency requirement will result in your security clearance application being rejected., We are unable to sponsor any individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas as we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License. ## Description The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, fire, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports. Home Office Digital, Data and Technology designs, builds and develops services for the rest of the department and for government. Every year our systems support up to 3 million visa applications, checks on 100 million border crossings, up to 8 million passport applications and deliver 140 million police checks on people, vehicles and property. Networks and Infrastructure (N&I) delivers the foundational platforms and services that underpin this digital delivery landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of dynamic and high-performing network engineers and architects, and help us drive technological advancement, development and delivery of our critical technology infrastructure to customer portfolios. Working together, we embrace challenges, collaborate widely, and continuously strive for excellence in everything we do. We're not just an engineering team but also part of the wider network management service and are committed to delivering seamless and reliable solutions to our end users, supporting our network operation co-workers with troubleshooting complex issues to ensure network connectivity runs smoothly, 24/7. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital., A Senior Network Engineer builds, administers, transitions, supports and maintains network services throughout the service lifecycle, according to the departmental policy and Home Office strategy. You will work in a team of network engineers ensuring services are integrated, delivered and operated as required. You will work with and support third parties in providing network services and with technical architects to translate architectural designs into operations. You will provide input into overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. Tools and Technologies we use: We would encourage applications from candidates with experience or interests in the following technologies: * Network Infrastructure: Cisco (IOS-XE, NX-OS), routing and switching, VLANs, VRFs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, WAN/LAN/WLAN technologies. * Network Security: Firewalls (e.g. Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, FortiGate), VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL), Network Access Control (NAC) such as Cisco ISE, segmentation and Zero Trust principles. * Systems & Platforms: DNS, DHCP, IPAM, load balancing technologies (e.g. F5), proxy services and core enterprise network services. * Monitoring & Observability: Network monitoring and telemetry tools such as SolarWinds or similar; packet capture and analysis. * Collaboration & Agile Delivery: Working in agile environments using tools such as Jira, Confluence and ServiceNow. * Cloud & Hybrid Networking: AWS and Azure networking., Your main day to day responsibilities will be: * Reviewing the network designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. * Capturing and analyse the network requirements that applications will place on the network, including bandwidth, latency, fault tolerance and access control. * Initiating and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve network problems, including consulting specialists where required. You will determine the appropriate remedy and assist with implementation of fixes as well as preventative measures. * Identifying the correct procedures and appropriate channels for resolution and monitor resolution activities and progress updates to users. * Providing direction and coaching to more junior members and taking part in their appraisal and related performance management processes. * Evaluating the success of the project, after a solution has been integrated, identifying best practices and lessons learned. You will provide feedback to teams and incorporate this information into future plans., The allowance values are set by the Home Office, subject to remaining in a qualifying role. This allowance is non-contractual, subject to an annual review and could be withdrawn at any time. For both new entrants and existing civil servants, the total compensation offer is a combination of base salary and, if applicable, a capability-based allowance. The pay ranges for this role are National: £47,200 - £50,200 and London: £51,200 - £54,200. New entrants to the Civil Service will start on the pay range minimum. For existing civil servants, our policies on level transfer and promotion will apply. Reasonable Adjustments If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: * Contact Government Recruitment Service via HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. * Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a language service professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks., * 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) * 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 ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)