Technical Consultant - Networks
Job summary
We are seeking a Technical Consultant - Network Engineer to provide technical support, administer and make changes on the data network in LAN, WAN, Wireless and Security environments, with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar discipline, to join the infrastructure team. The role is an exciting mix of BAU and Project work where you will have a real impact on the future of the companies networking estate.
Main duties of the job
The role will include support to existing and new systems and services. The provided support will be at varied levels of scope and complexity, ranging fromsmall changes tracked in our issue management application to managing larger projects involving other team members and stakeholders from other teams. This role will also contribute to internal team projects to support and enhance the existing services, such as hardware refreshes, performance improvements, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing.
About us
This role may be based in Leeds or Exeter.
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See the attached job description for all aspects of this role, including the main responsibilities.
The Technical Consultant - Network Engineer will play a vital role delivering operations and technical support to our customers/stakeholders, ensuring that documented service level agreements (SLA) and key performance indicators (KPI) targets are met. The post-holder will have detailed knowledge of the technology area, have excellent communication skills, be team-oriented and proactively respond to new challenges.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
- Significant experience with routing and switching including IOS and NXOS, LAN / WAN technologies, routing protocols, SDWAN technology, Cisco next generation Firepower Threat Defence (FTD) and including ASA technology, Cisco SDA technologies.
- Understanding of network load balancing technologies, including F5 LTM, DNS/DHCP, BIND DNS and F5 DNS, Experience with Cisco ISE, Dot1x and Radius., Cisco Wireless LAN controllers, SSID's and access points, Structured approach to troubleshooting and fault-finding including root cause analysis.
Skills
- Proven ability to effectively negotiate with customers/service owners
- Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and effectively manage conflicting demands and expectations
Qualifications
- Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent experience
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
NHS England
Address
Leeds Wellington Place/ Exeter - Hexagon House
Leeds or Exeter
LS1 4AP
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/
- Company
- NHS England
- Location
- Leeds or Exeter, United Kingdom LS1 4AP
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- NHS England
- Location
- Leeds or Exeter, United Kingdom LS1 4AP
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year
- Posted