Lead Voice and Data (Network) Engineer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified, experienced, and self-motivated Lead Voice and Data (Network) Engineer to be based at Abergele, Bangor or Wrexham.

Working as a key member of the Voice and Data Networking team within the ICT department, the successful candidate will be responsible, in a lead project role, for the development, installation, and on-going operational management and support of the Health Board's voice and data infrastructure, with a possible concentration on Unified Communications & Voice technologies.

The BCU network is the largest patient-focussed Health network in Wales, and this is an opportunity for the successful individual to help develop and support a complex, high-end Cisco Enterprise environment, as well as develop the knowledge and expertise of the wider Voice & Data network team.

Ideally, the post holder should have a relevant degree/HND and/or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) qualification, and extensive experience of leading on one or more of the following:

• Voice and Video Communication Technologies (including Cisco Call Manager IP Telephony and MS Teams).
• Data Networking Technologies (including switching and routing principles, LAN and WAN).
• Network Protocols (TCP/IP and Ethernet).
• Network Security Technologies (including application layer Firewall and Intrusion Prevention Systems).
• Wireless Networking Technologies.

Main duties of the job

Additionally, the post holder should have excellent skills in the following areas:

• Technical project management.
• In depth and complex trouble shooting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

The post holder will be expected to mentor & develop other Voice & Data network team members

The post holder will be required to provide specialist technical 3rd line support to departmental colleagues and 3rd party providers

The post holder may be asked to work across all BCUHB sites and locations, therefore the ability to access transport (public and/or private) to travel off site is essential.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.