Infrastructure Engineer Network and Security
CompanyLeicester City Council
Location
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/16/2026
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Occupation TypeCyber security professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£48,500
(£24.87 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Reference: REQ6799
Description: Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our dynamic and vibrant Digital, Data, and Technology Service in enabling the council to deliver quality infrastructure, platform and application services and improve positive engagement with businesses and the communities we serve. The service act as a crucial member in the support and management of the core infrastructure. It's an exciting time to join the team as they are currently supporting the ambitious programme of Digital Transformation, leveraging technology to transform and modernise internal processes to improve service design, delivery, and information. This is a full time, permanent post working 37 hours Monday to Friday. Working both remotely and in the office. On occasion you will be expected to work outside of normal office hours to attend meetings, conferences, and system testing. work occasionally outside normal office hours, e.g. for meetings, conferences, system testing etc. In addition, you may be required to travel within the city and occasionally further a-field to attend training, presentations, conferences etc. However, we offer flexible and agile working to reflect this and promote a healthy/work-life balance. What you'll be doing As a member of a small, dedicated team you'll play an integral role in the support and management of the core infrastructure. In addition, you'll support our ambitious programme of Digital Transformation and other key project streams and service requirements. You'll have a key role in the implementation, support and maintenance of Internet, LAN/WAN, Data Centre and Cyber Security Systems on the network that we provide. You'll be working on both Business as Usual and project work, including, but not limited to, the rollout of a new Cisco Software Defined Access network and Next Generation Wi-Fi and Cyber Security Solutions. Within the role, you'll be encouraged to research, recommend, and implement changes to enhance systems and network security. Your ability to collaborate both internally and externally regarding system, network and application delivery is essential for your success. What you'll need You bring extensive experience in working with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, you must possess solid expertise in: In-depth knowledge of protocols like BGP, OSPF. Experience with Cisco DNAC and ACI Experience of implementing and operating enterprise class IT security tools to proactively
Description: Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent Join our dynamic and vibrant Digital, Data, and Technology Service in enabling the council to deliver quality infrastructure, platform and application services and improve positive engagement with businesses and the communities we serve. The service act as a crucial member in the support and management of the core infrastructure. It's an exciting time to join the team as they are currently supporting the ambitious programme of Digital Transformation, leveraging technology to transform and modernise internal processes to improve service design, delivery, and information. This is a full time, permanent post working 37 hours Monday to Friday. Working both remotely and in the office. On occasion you will be expected to work outside of normal office hours to attend meetings, conferences, and system testing. work occasionally outside normal office hours, e.g. for meetings, conferences, system testing etc. In addition, you may be required to travel within the city and occasionally further a-field to attend training, presentations, conferences etc. However, we offer flexible and agile working to reflect this and promote a healthy/work-life balance. What you'll be doing As a member of a small, dedicated team you'll play an integral role in the support and management of the core infrastructure. In addition, you'll support our ambitious programme of Digital Transformation and other key project streams and service requirements. You'll have a key role in the implementation, support and maintenance of Internet, LAN/WAN, Data Centre and Cyber Security Systems on the network that we provide. You'll be working on both Business as Usual and project work, including, but not limited to, the rollout of a new Cisco Software Defined Access network and Next Generation Wi-Fi and Cyber Security Solutions. Within the role, you'll be encouraged to research, recommend, and implement changes to enhance systems and network security. Your ability to collaborate both internally and externally regarding system, network and application delivery is essential for your success. What you'll need You bring extensive experience in working with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, you must possess solid expertise in: In-depth knowledge of protocols like BGP, OSPF. Experience with Cisco DNAC and ACI Experience of implementing and operating enterprise class IT security tools to proactively
and reactively manage cyber threats. Experience of managing security tests on business-critical systems and infrastructure Ability to demonstrate good situational awareness of the cyber threat landscape, and experience of applying this knowledge to identify and manage remediation of cyber security risks. As a confidant communicator, you'll be able to communicate both verbally and in written context. Your ability to successfully communicate will also play a key role in the effective management, monitoring and motivating of your team. With excellent organisational skills, you'll not only be able to plan and prioritise your own work but that of others too ensuring that all deadlines are met in a timely and accurate manner. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generousannual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexibleworking. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of trainingand development opportunities. In addition, you can choose froma number offlexible benefits,including discounts on city buses and trains. Foran illustrative value of your benefits package,take a look at ourbenefits calculator. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build acouncil that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed ourrecruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with yourapplication,take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment' page. For a chat about this post, please feel free to contact Kully Bhangu via email to kully.bhangu@leicester.gov.uk Assessment/interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th April 2026
Region:
Region:
Central
Location: City Hall
Salary: *GBP*47,181 - *GBP*50,269 per year
Package
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time,
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent
Join our dynamic and vibrant Digital, Data, and Technology Service in enabling the council to deliver quality infrastructure, platform and application services and improve positive engagement with businesses and the communities we serve.
The service act as a crucial member in the support and management of the core infrastructure. It’s an exciting time to join the team as they are currently supporting the ambitious programme of Digital Transformation, leveraging technology to transform and modernise internal processes to improve service design, delivery, and information.
This is a full time, permanent post working 37 hours Monday to Friday. Working both remotely and in the office. On occasion you will be expected to work outside of normal office hours to attend meetings, conferences, and system testing. work occasionally outside normal office hours, e.g. for meetings, conferences, system testing etc. In addition, you may be required to travel within the city and occasionally further a-field to attend training, presentations, conferences etc. However, we offer flexible and agile working to reflect this and promote a healthy/work-life balance.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a member of a small, dedicated team you’ll play an integral role in the support and management of the core infrastructure. In addition, you’ll support our ambitious programme of Digital Transformation and other key project streams and service requirements. You’ll have a key role in the implementation, support and maintenance of Internet, LAN/WAN, Data Centre and Cyber Security Systems on the network that we provide.
You’ll be working on both Business as Usual and project work, including, but not limited to, the rollout of a new Cisco Software Defined Access network and Next Generation Wi-Fi and Cyber Security Solutions.
Within the role, you’ll be encouraged to research, recommend, and implement changes to enhance systems and network security. Your ability to collaborate both internally and externally regarding system, network and application delivery is essential for your success.
What You’ll Need
Location: City Hall
Salary: *GBP*47,181 - *GBP*50,269 per year
Package
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time,
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent
Join our dynamic and vibrant Digital, Data, and Technology Service in enabling the council to deliver quality infrastructure, platform and application services and improve positive engagement with businesses and the communities we serve.
The service act as a crucial member in the support and management of the core infrastructure. It’s an exciting time to join the team as they are currently supporting the ambitious programme of Digital Transformation, leveraging technology to transform and modernise internal processes to improve service design, delivery, and information.
This is a full time, permanent post working 37 hours Monday to Friday. Working both remotely and in the office. On occasion you will be expected to work outside of normal office hours to attend meetings, conferences, and system testing. work occasionally outside normal office hours, e.g. for meetings, conferences, system testing etc. In addition, you may be required to travel within the city and occasionally further a-field to attend training, presentations, conferences etc. However, we offer flexible and agile working to reflect this and promote a healthy/work-life balance.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a member of a small, dedicated team you’ll play an integral role in the support and management of the core infrastructure. In addition, you’ll support our ambitious programme of Digital Transformation and other key project streams and service requirements. You’ll have a key role in the implementation, support and maintenance of Internet, LAN/WAN, Data Centre and Cyber Security Systems on the network that we provide.
You’ll be working on both Business as Usual and project work, including, but not limited to, the rollout of a new Cisco Software Defined Access network and Next Generation Wi-Fi and Cyber Security Solutions.
Within the role, you’ll be encouraged to research, recommend, and implement changes to enhance systems and network security. Your ability to collaborate both internally and externally regarding system, network and application delivery is essential for your success.
What You’ll Need
You bring extensive experience in working with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, you must possess solid expertise in:
In-depth knowledge of protocols like BGP, OSPF.
What We Can Offer You
As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generousannual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexibleworking. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of trainingand development opportunities. In addition, you can choose froma number offlexible benefits,including discounts on city buses and trains. Foran illustrative value of your benefits package,take a look at ourbenefits calculator.
Join us
We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build acouncil that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed ourrecruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with yourapplication,take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.
For a chat about this post, please feel free to contact Kully Bhangu via email to kully.bhangu@leicester.gov.uk
Assessment/interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th April 2026
In-depth knowledge of protocols like BGP, OSPF.
- Experience with Cisco DNAC and ACI
- Experience of implementing and operating enterprise class IT security tools to proactively and reactively manage cyber threats.
- Experience of managing security tests on business-critical systems and infrastructure
- Ability to demonstrate good situational awareness of the cyber threat landscape, and experience of applying this knowledge to identify and manage remediation of cyber security risks.
What We Can Offer You
As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generousannual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexibleworking. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of trainingand development opportunities. In addition, you can choose froma number offlexible benefits,including discounts on city buses and trains. Foran illustrative value of your benefits package,take a look at ourbenefits calculator.
Join us
We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build acouncil that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed ourrecruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with yourapplication,take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.
For a chat about this post, please feel free to contact Kully Bhangu via email to kully.bhangu@leicester.gov.uk
Assessment/interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th April 2026