Infrastructure Engineer - Firewall and Security

Working for a leading public sector client

About Our Client The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

Job Description Key responsibilities:

This is a hands on technical role where you will be expected to interact daily with core IT Infrastructure technologies. You are expected to be able to configure, manage and diagnose the IT Infrastructure components detailed in this advert.

Technical skills and IT systems we use:

• Deploy, manage and configure Cisco FTD firewalls via FMC in redundant configurations
• Manage and configure Cisco ISE
• Understand least privilege concepts and securing internet connected firewalls
• Run firewalls as a core and (optional) support micro segmentation of services from virtual platforms using FTD/FMC technologies
• Manage advanced FMC configurations such as OSFP, VLAN, VLSM in firewalls, NAT/PAT/S NAT, Site to Site VPNs, ACLs and DACLs
• Strong technical expertise in core network technologies, including LAN/WAN, data centre infrastructure, routing, switching and network security
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco or similar network infrastructure, with experience in implementing security protocols and best practices
• Hands on experience with troubleshooting network performance issues and integrating new equipment within an existing IT architecture

Leadership and Escalation

• Lead and manage the successful execution of core network projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the MHRA's IT strategy
• Serve as the main escalation point for junior network engineers, providing advanced troubleshooting and technical expertise in resolving complex core network and data centre issues to prevent future incidents
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment and encouraging skills development across the team

Core Network Stability, Security, and Performance

• Implement and maintain robust security protocols to safeguard core network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements
• Proactively monitor and assess core network performance, identifying potential risks or weaknesses and applying pre emptive solutions to minimise downtime and service disruptions
• Play a pivotal role in the agency's ongoing IT infrastructure overhaul by recommending, testing and integrating cutting edge core network technologies

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with the Lead Network Architect, project teams and other IT functions to ensure core network strategies are fully aligned with the overall IT infrastructure roadmap and organisational goals
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with external vendors, ensuring their services and products meet the agency's performance, security and contractual expectations
• Engage with senior stakeholders and cross functional teams to communicate project progress, core network performance and ensure business requirements are consistently met

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The Successful Applicant Our successful candidates will have:

• A track record of identifying deeper underlying problems and opportunities and anticipating problems before they occur
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, ensuring services and products are delivered and aligned to industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements
• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments, particularly focusing on network core devices and infrastructure
• Strong technical expertise in core network technologies, including LAN/WAN, data centre infrastructure, routing, switching and network security
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco or similar network infrastructure, with experience in implementing security protocols and best practices
• Hands on experience with troubleshooting network performance issues and integrating new equipment within an existing IT architecture
• The Technology & Service Operations function is responsible for managing the existing IT infrastructure including both software and hardware, databases and other technology platforms; leading the support and maintenance of applications; development and testing of new applications and platforms; and cyber and information security for the Agency
• The Network Core Engineer will play a key role in managing and delivering network projects and BAU tasks, with a particular focus on critical areas such as the network core, data centres and related infrastructure. This role is vital in ensuring the stability, performance and security of the core network as the MHRA undergoes a significant overhaul of its IT infrastructure, including the deployment of new equipment in these critical areas
• The successful candidate will provide advanced expertise in core network technologies, working closely with both senior and junior engineers to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement. They will act as an escalation point for more complex issues related to the network core and data centre environments, providing guidance and troubleshooting support to junior engineers when necessary. The role also involves collaborating with other teams to align core network initiatives with the overall IT strategy

What's on Offer Competitive Salary £46,160

This is a full time opportunity on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London or South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97%

A digital allowance of up to £12,823 per annum may be available for exceptional candidates based on our assessment of your skills and experience. This allowance is non pensionable and may change on an annual basis:

• Developing - £1,372
• Proficient - £7,097
• Accomplished - £12,823

The Selection Process We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here .

• Application, which will include a CV, which should demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Technical Success Profile criteria
• Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles

Closing date: 19 November 2025 at 10am

Shortlisting date: 21st November 2025

Interview dates: 01 December - 12 December 2025

Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here .

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks .

Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:

• Laboratory based roles working directly with known pathogens
• Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
• Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
• Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here .

Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami, Head of Talent Acquisition

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk