Designs, commissions, configures, patches, and maintains IT infrastructure and networks, including servers, switches, firewalls, routers, and operating systems. Develops operational and security procedures, conducts testing, manages risks, supports stakeholders and suppliers, and trains maintenance teams. The role requires experience with virtualization, containerization, databases, Windows, Linux, and network security standards. It is hybrid in London or Cheltenham and requires existing UK SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
Daintta are a rapidly growing, values-driven team of specialists who work with public sector, including UK Health and Care (NHS) and government clients across Cyber, Telecommunications and Data. We are seeking a Network Engineer Consultant (Manager Grade) with hands-on infrastructure and network design and implementation experience. You will join a dynamic team that has challenging goals to address complex missions and the development of cutting-edge technologies and capabilities, whilst maintaining a fun working environment with a healthy work-life balance. You will join our Daintta team working alongside prominent cyber security specialists, engineers, and other professions.
Key/Responsibilities
- System infrastructure, and network design and commissioning (including various aspects e.g. installation, config management, patching, updates).
- Development and maintenance of system operational procedures (including IT and security hygienic practices).
- Effective communications with various stakeholders including programme management, external stakeholders, partners, suppliers creating and carrying out operational test procedures.
- Training maintenance team members and operators.
- Identify risks in a prioritised order along with implementing mitigating actions to reduce them.
Skills/Knowledge
- 5 years+ experience with IT and network infrastructure (servers, switches, firewalls, WAN, LAN, routers, proxy servers), their management software, IT and security tooling setup, and applying policy-based processes.
- Experience in designing and commissioning systems aligned with recognised standards and certifications, particularly around network security.
- Experience in virtualisation, containerisation, and databases technologies installation and management.
- Experience working across both Windows and Linux OS.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Writen and verbal communication skills
- Strong time-management.
- An inquisitive approach to problem-solving and ability to develop concise solutions to difficult challenges.
- You have UK security clearance at SC or above or are eligible and willing to go through clearance.
Desirable:
- Experience in cyber security hygiene practices and cyber security technologies
- Experience in satellite communication, optical fibre systems
- Experience of the OSI or TCP/IP model
- Experience configuring Syslog
Location?
Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from Daintta office (London or Cheltenham) or on client site as required.
Benefits
We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
Time Off:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Up to 5 days annual training leave with a dedicated training budget
- Up to 3 days annual volunteering leave - give back to the community
- Competitive maternity, paternity, shared parental leave & compassionate leave
Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive Private Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support services
- £2,000 Flex Cash Allowance, paid pro-rata over the year
Financial Benefits:
- 5% pension contribution
- Discretionary company awards and bonuses, based on performance and company targets
Professional Development
- Up to £1,000 annual training budget (access to additional training and development budget via business case)
- Up to 5 days annual training leave
- 1 professional membership paid annually
- Up to £200 of additional IT budget for new joiners
Perks
- Free breakfast every Tuesday in the London office
- Fortnightly drinks – in London
- Regular social events, quizzes, and guest workshops
- Huckletree perks – including gym and restaurant discounts
- Employee referral programme
- Monthly breakfast club in our Cheltenham office
Security information
Due to clients’ requirements, all applications are strictly subject to security clearance requirements relevant to the role.
Daintta London, England Office
1 Horse Guards Avenue, Whitehall, , , England, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2HU
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