Job Vacancy Senior Networks Infrastructure Engineer - NCA - SEO

• Understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - In-depth knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments 

• Problem Solving -  Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution.

• Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. 

• Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals.

• Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies.

• Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents.  Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate

On-call working  

The post holder may be required to participate in an on call 24/7 Rota. If you do perform on-call duties, you will be entitled to an On-Call allowance, for each session you are on-call, aligned to renumeration policy.

You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.

Entry Requirements  

Applicants should possess strong level of expertise in working at 3rd line level, for the following essential entry requirements:

• An in-depth knowledge and experience of Network equipment including configuration and installation

• Experience in the configuration and Patching of Fortigate, CISCO and Dell Firewalls and Switches

• Experience in maintaining and fault finding a network located across multiple sites

A Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is required

Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service

• Delivering at Pace

London*, Warrington

* For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 – March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy.

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Networks Infrastructure Engineer to work within the Targeted Interception (Domestic) Engineering team, which forms part of the Specialist Operational Services function.

The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with an technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK. Together, we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC).

Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency’s fight against serious and organised crime. 

The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments.  Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. 

The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including (National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. 

The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners.