Senior Network Engineer
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer ready to lead in designing & securing enterprise-scale infrastructure that underpins frontline NHS services.
You will lead the support, design and continual improvement of core network infrastructure across the Trust. This is a hands-on senior technical role within a specialist team, where you will be the subject matter expert for networking, connectivity & firewall security.
The successful candidate will bring extensive 3rd and 4th line experience across LAN/WAN, MPLS, firewalls, routing and switching, along with knowledge of Azure networking. There is split of 70/30 between project delivery & business-as-usual support, providing the opportunity to influence future network design while maintaining resilient and secure services for critical clinical systems.
It is essential you hold a CCNA, CCNP or equivalent networking qualification, along with an ITIL Foundation certificate.
Based primarily at Bath Road, Reading, this is a fully site-based role requiring regular travel across Berkshire. Due to the operational nature of the infrastructure, home working is not available. Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9-5 with participation in an out-of-hours rota required.
If you are passionate about delivering secure, reliable network infrastructure & want to make a meaningful impact within healthcare, we would love to hear from you!
Please note if you have previously applied for this role, we kindly ask that you do reapply.
Main duties of the job
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Proactivelymaintainand enhance the Trust's core network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, MPLS, firewalls, routers, switches, loadbalancersand Azure networking
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Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd/4th line network incidents, undertaking root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions
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Leadfirewallconfiguration, securityimprovementsand network resilience initiatives
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Design, review and document high- and low-level network designs to support projects and service development
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Ensure all network changes follow ITIL processes including incident, problem and change management
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Support disaster recovery planning,testingand business continuity arrangements
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Collaborate with architects, securityteamsand third-party suppliers
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Mentor colleagues and contribute to continual service improvement
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Participate in an out-of-hours support rota and travel across Berkshire sites asrequired
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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CCNA, CCNP (or equivalent networking certification/experience)
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ITIL Foundation certification
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Extensive 3rd/4th line network engineering experience in a complex, multi-site environment
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Ability to work full-time on-site across Berkshire
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A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Shiva Pallapothu IT Infrastructure Manager on 01189046290 or email:Shiva.Pallapothu@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.
Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
- Educated to degree level or significant equivalent experience.
- CCNA, CCNP or equivalent level of knowledge
- Foundation Certificate in ITIL Service Management
- Foundation Certificate in PRINCE2 project management techniques
Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Previous Experience
- Extensive experience as a Network engineer level (Level3)
- Extensive experience in IT support environment
- Experience of providing diverse services to multiple customers within a large multi-faced, multi-site organisation
- Previous experience with HP Networking
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Detailed technical understanding of the theory and practice of networking; OSI model, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, Firewalls, Routers and switches
- Advanced knowledge of firewall design and configuration across multiple vendors
- Experience with Azure networking
- Understanding potential security risks is essential.
- Ability to work to deadlines and act under pressure
- Self-motivated and corporate Team player
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Detailed technical understanding of the theory and practice of networking; OSI model, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, Firewalls, Routers and switches
- Advanced knowledge of firewall design and configuration across multiple vendors
- Experience with Azure networking
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
IT - Networks Team , 57-59 Bath Road
Reading
RG30 2BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/