Senior Network Engineer – UK Government Sector

Iron Mountain is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their Global IT leadership team, focusing on deploying and maintaining critical network infrastructure for the UK Government sector, ensuring security, compliance, and strategic project execution.

Location: Remote (UK)

Responsibilities

• Own UK Government Networking Infrastructure: Implement, maintain, and support advanced network infrastructure systems—primarily focused on the Cisco networking platform.
• Enhance Security Posture: Implement and maintain advanced Data Center Network Technologies, including Network Segmentation, Next-Generation Firewalls, Security Threat Protection, SD-WAN, Content Delivery/Load Balancing, and advanced flow mapping tools.
• Lifecycle & Asset Management: Provide full lifecycle management for all equipment across Iron Mountain UK Secure Data Centers and UK Field offices, including maintaining component inventories and capacity management reporting.
• Lead Project Teams & Mentor: Review and assist with project deployment plans, drive execution alongside PMs and Risk Management, and actively guide/mentor fellow network administrators and engineers.
• Drive Compliance & Reporting: Produce regular, accurate management reports related to KPIs/KRIs, metrics, and the status of security and compliance-related initiatives to present to senior leadership.

Requirements

• A proven track record of deep experience in non-management IT infrastructure roles, with a focus on high-availability, secure corporate or government networks.
• Deep technical expertise in Advanced Cisco Systems Platforms (including ACI Switching, Wireless, and ISE), Advanced SD-WAN functionality, and Public Cloud Networking techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Advanced Content Delivery Platforms, such as F5 and Riverbed.
• Strong familiarity with IT operations in an always up, always-available service environment (CI/CD), process improvement techniques, and collaborating with third party vendors/professional services.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate excellently at all levels, solve complex project challenges proactively, and create growth opportunities to stretch and develop peers.

Benefits

• Location: Remote (UK-based).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options and alternative work structures to support your personal life.
• Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package closely aligned with your senior-level experience.
• Professional Growth: Dedicated opportunities for continuous learning, technical certifications, and professional advancement.