Senior Network Specialist

Public Sector Recruitment Solutions 

Senior Network Specialist

Title: Senior Network Specialist

Location: Newport

Reference: 86094

Venn Group are currently working with an NHS organisation in the South Wales, who are seeking a Network Analysts to provide ongoing support to the Trust’s Network systems on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position working on-site for the initial probation period. 

The post holder will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining complex, resilient, Wi-Fi, LAN and relevant WAN infrastructures to support the Trust. 

This will comprise data communication systems across the constituent parts of service provision. 

They will also be responsible for maintaining network integrity by applying secure solutions within the broader Health and Social Care environment.

Main duties of the job:

• 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.
• Excellent communication of information on workload, adhesion to SLA terms, identification of requirements for specialist help, staff issues and other problems arising on a daily basis, is essential.

• Introduction of new systems, tools and services will require strong project management skills, including the use of management software, scheduling of resources, prioritisation of requirements and reporting.

• Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills will be required throughout.

• You will seek out areas where process can be streamlined and new improved ways of working can be utilised. You will assist or lead, as appropriate to your role, in service improvement activities within ICT Services. You may contribute similarly to the productivity improvement initiatives of others in the Health Board when requested.

• You may be required at times to work outside of standard working hours. You could also be expected to join on an ongoing basis an out of hour’s on-call escalation rota.  

• Staff may be required to work cross speciality as part of a virtual team within the ICT Operations area as required by service and ICT Technical Services Manager.

QUALIFICATION/ SPECIAL TRAINING

• Experience using: Cisco IOS at Enterprise level.
• Experience of Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE, Cisco SDA.  
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of Cisco/Aerohive Wi-Fi systems support in a corporate environment.
• Experience using: Windows OS.

To apply for this role and for more information, please send your updated CV to Nathan John at njohn@venngroup.com

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.