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Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking an experienced and practicing Principal Network Engineer.

You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the UK’s National Time Scale, UTC (NPL), and are currently developing theNational Timing Centrethat will underpin our Critical National Infrastructure. This will address the risks associated with our dependency on global navigation satellite systems (such as GPS) that are vulnerable to both natural and intentional interference.

As the Principal Network Lead, you will enjoy collaborating with prominent Scientists, Engineers and specialists in Cyber Security, to design and implement network infrastructure to time, quality and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the NTC Network Engineering team, mentoring and supporting staff. Leading by example in technical excellence. Define the shape and roles in the future growth and development of the NTC Network Engineering team.
• Be responsible for the network design, creation and maintenance. Ensuring it successfully meets the requirements of the NTC programme. Enhancing existing infrastructure to ensure it meets future needs, whilst maintaining network security measures.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and the Technical Authority to lead the development and delivery of NTC IT infrastructure and networks.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate internal and external governance including quality, health, safety, security and environmental legislation minimising risk to the business and enhancing NPL’s reputation.

The role is a key contributor to the success of the NTC programme. The successful candidate will have a unique experience of being responsible for the overall management and delivery of the deployment of the IT infrastructure and networks to this exciting programme. 

We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependenton the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.