Senior Network Engineer
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support our Digital Team in delivering network infrastructure upgrades, including the removal and replacement of Cisco switches, upgrades to power equipment, and the installation of structured cabling.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Install and configure network and power infrastructure, including network racks, cabinets, and frames.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of structured cabling standards and topologies, including CAT6, CAT6A and fibre optic cabling.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
- Carry out testing, commissioning and validation of network equipment to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Coordinate and support third-party supplier installations, ensuring work is completed to the required standard and signed off.
- Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, including asset records, network diagrams and configuration information, to support effective network management.
- Work with the Cyber Security team to ensure all network designs, installations and changes comply with the Trust's cyber security policies, standards and best practice.
The post holder will provide technical expertise and advice to project teams, supporting project planning, resource forecasting, cost estimates, delivery timescales and business case development.
The successful candidate will lead Digital infrastructure projects, including Communications Room Remediation and Wi-Fi and wired network deployments, ensuring successful delivery across clinical and corporate environments with minimal service disruption.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education / Qualification / Training
- oIT Service management qualification or equivalent experience
- oEvidence of continued professional development
Experience
- oExperience of taking a lead role in developing and implementing network related systems and services
- oExperience of dealing with customers face to face and on the telephone.
- oRelevant Information Technology service design, planning, development, deployment, operations and technical support experience.
Knowledge / Skills
- oPractical knowledge of Network maintenance and support
- oAbility to provide Engineer knowledge and advice within department and other organisations regarding technical environment.
- oKnowledge of deploying network hardware and software
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Green
ELFT NHS Flat 1
London
E2 9NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/