Engineering and Network Infrastructure Lead Join to apply for the Engineering and Network Infrastructure Lead role at Financial Conduct Authority Role Overview Division: Enforcement and Market Oversight (EMO) Department: Enforcement Intelligence & Specialist Services Directorate (EISS) Salary: London £64,900 to £99,700 per annum (skill and experience based) Role Grade: Lead Associate – Regulatory Recruitment Contact: Sonika Suryadevara (Sonika.Suryadevara@fca.org.uk). Applications must be submitted through our online portal. About The FCA And Team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals. Sitting within the Enforcement & Market Oversight Division, the Enforcement Intelligence and Specialist Services (EISS) Directorate provides strategic expertise, intelligence capabilities and operational support across enforcement functions, strengthening the FCA’s ability to detect harm, deliver effective investigations and uphold market integrity. Role Responsibilities

Shape the future of digital forensics by supporting strategic planning and compliance alongside the Quality and Digital Forensic Managers; ensuring alignment with ISO 17025, the Forensic Science Code of Practice and FCA policies built on NIST standards. Support the Digital Forensic Unit’s technical architecture, overseeing hardware, software and infrastructure design to ensure seamless integration across business and data domains. Drive complex projects and technical excellence, managing infrastructure strategies, providing high‑level technical support and guiding data centre planning and governance. Champion security and innovation to embed best practices across cloud and network environments while researching new technologies and collaborating with FCA stakeholders to identify future opportunities. Inspire and develop talent through effective line management, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to communities of practice that promote knowledge sharing and professional growth. Deliver cutting‑edge forensic capabilities, deploying and maintaining advanced tools and services that power FCA investigations leveraging frameworks like TOGAF and agile methodologies such as AGILE, ITIL and DevOps.

Skills Required

Experience in leading and managing technical teams, with a strong track record of overseeing complex infrastructure and network engineering projects. Proficiency in networking: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Load Balancing, Firewalls, and strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience managing On‑Prem Network and hybrid cloud infrastructure and network engineering.

Essential

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex technical issues for non‑technical audiences. Broad knowledge of technology trends and enterprise‑wide architecture. Strategic and innovative thinker with strong pragmatic problem‑solving abilities. Skilled in applying architectural principles to develop effective business solutions. Experienced in working with hybrid IT and multi‑sourced environments.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary. Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance. 35 hours of paid volunteering annually. A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.

Values and Culture Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference, and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options such as part‑time and job sharing where applicable. If you require adjustments due to a disability or condition, please reach out for tailored support. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Useful Information and Timelines

This role may require supporting operations out of hours as part of an on‑call support rota with additional payments. 80–100% London lab‑based. Advert Closing Date: 11th November 11:59pm. CV Review/Shortlist: 14th November. Technical Assessment: 18th/19th November. Competency Based Interview: Week commencing 24th December.

Security Clearance SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance – you will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting). Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level. Employment Type Full‑time. Job Function Engineering and Information Technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr