Senior Networking Engineer
Job summary
Public Health Wales is expanding its dedicated IT Network Engineering team and recruiting a new, permanent Senior Networking Engineer.
You will assistthe Technical Services Manager in delivering networking services and providingexpertiseacross the trust. Our experienced teammaintainsand develops the trust'sWales-widelocal network infrastructure and deals with escalated queries to enable the delivery of trust programmes.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with our Cloud Team, the role will contribute to the development of Azure Cloud Platform networking, while advances inhigh-speedmobile data and satellite technologies create new opportunities for delivering connectivity tonon-fixedsites.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role requiresstrong communicationskills, a high degree ofproblemsolvingability, specialist technical skills, attention to detail and someone who can perform to a high standard whilst under pressure in a busy environment.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
- IT degree or equivalent specialist knowledge and expertise gained through experience or study
- Commitment to continuing professional development for self
- Good general knowledge of common hardware and software applications
- In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following data network technologies: - oRouting & Switching oNetwork Access Control technologies oNetwork monitoring technologies oWireless technologies
- Masters qualification
- ITIL qualification. CCNP qualification.
- In-depth knowledge of firewalls
- Knowledge of modern telephony platform
- Registered with a relevant informatics professional body
- Knowledge of: oSIP ocloud telephony osoftware defined networking oCisco Firepower oCisco ISE oCisco Wireless technologies oSolarwinds NPM / IPAM oMitel telephony platform oCisco IOS XE Knowledge of NHS
- Knowledge of NHS Wales organisations.
- Knowledge of relevant NHS standards and legal requirements relating to Information Governance and Security
Experience
- oExperience of working in a technical support role and proven experience in the development and support of IT systems
- oExperience of leading in developing and implementing network related systems and services
- oSolid understanding and appreciation of project finances, risk, and benefits realisation
- Experience of administering of Mitel telephony platform
- Project management
Aptitude & Abilities (Skills)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences in a variety of ways.
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to learn new technologies with minimum supervision
- Ability to analyse and resolve complex IT issues
- Able to communicate complex ideas to non-technical staff
- Ability to lead a project team
- Ability to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner and confidence to deal with different priorities and differing views
- Excellent modern leadership capabilities including ability to lead in ambiguous situations, strong aptitude in coaching and mentoring as well as co-producing with a diverse team.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across multi-functional teams and stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills to manage complex workloads, multi-task in complex and sensitive environments
Personal Attributes & Values (Demonstrable)
- Ability to establish good working relationships of people at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative whilst being an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proactive & flexible approach to working
- Strong delivery focus, with the ability to drive progress forward and a concern for results and achieving goals
- A focus on user needs, accessibility, and equality
- Ability to foster a culture of openness and sharing
Other
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed
- Ability to work away from base when required.
- Able to participate in on-call rota.
- Welsh Speaker
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
Public Health Wales
Address
Public Health Wales
2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/