ICT Senior Network Product Specialist
Job summary
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has a large and complex ICT service that underpins the delivery of digital health care. ICT supports around 14,000 users and over 200 services across more than 120 sites. The adoption and expectations placed upon digital healthcare are expected to grow substantially over the next 5 years as the health board adopts mobility both in primary and secondary care settings, and an increased reliance on Wi-Fi to realise digital futures through critical clinical applications over Wi-Fi. Security of a broad and complex operational ICT environment is paramount and the role will require the Design/Implementation and Support for Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower services.
You will be part of the ICT Networks Team, reporting to the ICT Network Services Team Leader. Responsible for taking a senior role within a team of Network Support Analysts and technicians, the post holder will utilise all available resources to ensure fulfilment of the terms and conditions of the service level agreements for ICT Network Services between ICT Services and its customers.
Main duties of the job
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has a large and complex ICT service that underpins the delivery of digital health care. ICT supports around 14,000 users and over 200 services across more than 120 sites. The adoption and expectations placed upon digital healthcare are expected to grow substantially over the next 5 years as the health board adopts mobility both in primary and secondary care settings, and an increased reliance on Wi-Fi to realise digital futures through critical clinical applications over Wi-Fi. Security of a broad and complex operational ICT environment is paramount and the role will require the Design/Implementation and Support for Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower services.
You will be part of the ICT Networks Team, reporting to the ICT Network Services Team Leader. Responsible for taking a senior role within a team of Network Support Analysts and technicians you will be expected to conduct 1-1's with other team members and managing their personal objectives.
The post holder will utilise all available resources to ensure fulfilment of the terms and conditions of the service level agreements for ICT Network Services between ICT Services and its customers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be part of a team that Designs/Implements and supports the ICT Network infrastructure of Aneurin Bevan Health Board including Security and an extensive Wi-Fi estate.
- The post holder will be required to function effectively in a busy, customer focussed and technically challenging environment within ICT Services.
- The post holder will work as part of the ICT Networks Services team within ICT Services, to undertake the technical tasks required in providing a comprehensive Network, Security (Firewalls) and Wi-Fi based hardware/software support service for the Health Board.
- The post holder will demonstrate expert technical knowledge in all matters relating to both the wired and wireless network, an in-depth understanding of supporting infrastructure is also required. The administration and development of these systems will be focused on the security, reliability and usability of the network.
- The post holder will demonstrate extensive knowledge of all matters relating to Wi-Fi security is essential and will require the development and implementation of industry standards and best practices that meet the requirements of the Networks strategy.
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 and/or Knowledge
- Advanced infrastructure design with specialist knowledge of Routing, Switching and Security & Cisco ASA Firewalls with Firepower.
- Advanced Security knowledge with proven track record of supporting Enterprise Data Centre firewall infrastructure.
- Advanced Technical knowledge of data networking and associated infrastructure support system for large corporate environments.
- Cisco CCNP Qualification
- ITIL V3 Foundation
Experience
- Extensive previous experience of technical ICT Networks Design, Implementation and Support within a broad and complex Corporate ICT operational environment.
- Experience of Cisco/Aerohive Wi-Fi systems support in a corporate environment.
- Experience using: Cisco IOS at Enterprise level.
- Experience of Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE, Cisco SDA.
- Experience in supervising IT.
- In depth expercience of the information and service delivery needs within a healthcare environment.
- Proven experience in the analysis, design development and project management of Network Infrastructure systems.
- Proven record in the delivery and support of major IT systems.
- Significant experience of working in a Network infrastructure development and support role.
Aptitude and Abilities
- Aptitude and Abilities
- Aptitude and Abilities
Values
- Able to deal effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers at all levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written and reporting skills
- Ability to speak Welsh.
Other
- Must be able to travel within geographical area.
- You may be required to work as part of an on-call escalation
- May be required to work hours flexibly on occasions to meet service needs
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
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Mamhilad House, Mamhilad Park Estate
Pontypool
NP4 0YP
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/
- Company
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Location
- Pontypool, United Kingdom NP4 0YP
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £44398.00 - £50807.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Location
- Pontypool, United Kingdom NP4 0YP
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £44398.00 - £50807.00 a year
- Posted