About the job

Job summary

This position is based nationally

Job description

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Lead Network Architect

Location: National

Closing Date: Sunday 14th April

Interviews: w/c 22nd April

Grade: Grade 6

(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Salary: London: £70,303-£87,875 which may include an allowance up to £17,572. National: £66,314-£83,700 which may include an allowance up to £17,386.

Working pattern: Full-time, part-time, flexible working, job share.

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy number: 85842

*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Lead Network Architect here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative Technology Services team.

This role aligns against Network Architect from the Government Digital and Data Framework.

The MoJ Justice Digital department was set up to change the way that people access and use MoJ services. Our goal is to make the justice system simpler and quicker while saving public money.

As well as doing interesting work, we’re creating an environment that’s great to work in. We provide the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and offer brilliant training opportunities alongside support from expert colleagues. On top of that, you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a place where your opinion is valued.

To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with a wide range of senior stakeholders and take charge of shaping the vision, principles, and strategy for security.

• Advise on and shape significant business and architectural decisions.

• Conduct research, identify, validate, and embrace new technologies and methodologies.

• Determine where gaps exist in current architectures, people and processes and be proactive in bridging those gaps.

• Steer new solutions to a successful outcome where multiple 3rd parties or technical stake holders are involved.

• Be responsible for documenting design, installation, and configuration of network infrastructure to best practice.

• Help drive the Roadmap for new solutions, services, or products.

• Manage internal resources and 3rd parties and their deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of solutions.

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

Person Specification

Essential

• In depth understanding of varying technologies, platforms and operational models in the network arena.

• In depth understanding of various WAN technologies including MPLS, DIA, 4/5G.

• In depth understanding of IP Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF).

• In depth understanding of overlay technologies such as DMVPN and SD-WAN.

• In depth understanding of SASE technology and architecture.

• In depth understanding of LAN architecture.

• In depth understanding of Network Security concepts and technologies (VPN, NAC, Identity and Access Management).

• Extensive experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure).

• A good understanding of network management tooling.

• Excellent customer facing skills including senior stakeholder management.

• Previous Government experience.

• In depth knowledge of the Public Services Network (PSN) Architecture.

• Knowledge of Public Sector Standards and practices (NCSC, Official Security Levels etc.).

Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance.

We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.

Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace.

Person specification

Please refer to attached Job Description

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £66,314, Ministry of Justice contributes £18,501 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a CV and Personal Statement which describes how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.

Please note applications submitted without a Personal Statement will not be considered.

In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:

• Communicating and Influencing

A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above.

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.

Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application.

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

Terms & Conditions

Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact recruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.