Principal Network Engineer (Section Leader)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The Principal Network Engineer is a leadership and technical role responsible for the strategy, design, delivery and ongoing operation of Liverpool John Moores University’s enterprise data network across on-premises data centres and cloud environments. The role leads a team of specialist engineers, acts as the senior technical authority for the network estate, and ensures high levels of security, resilience, availability and performance to support the university’s teaching, research and business operations.

You will have proven experience leading and designing enterprise-scale data networks across on-premise and cloud environments. Demonstrable experience managing Next Generation Firewall platforms and security policies. You will also have experience of server load balancing / Application Delivery Controllers. SSL certificate lifecycle management experience and excellent IPv4 routing knowledge.

You will have the ability to lead, mentor and develop specialist technical teams with strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes. You will also have experience delivering and governing change in live production environments using IT service management best practice

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.