Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer performs network and infrastructure support and development functions, contributing to the technical design function for NHFT. The post holder supports the development and maintenance of a forward-looking, resilient and secure technology architecture for the Trust, contributing to the IT Strategy while reflecting relevant national and local standards. The role provides technical input to ensure compliance with the NHFT Digital Technology Services strategy, policies and standards, and promotes secure ways of working across the Trust.

As a key member of the Network and Infrastructure team, the post holder supports the planning, development and delivery of IT strategy and architecture across NHFT services, including cloud-first migration activity, infrastructure resilience, cyber security and third-line escalation for complex or business-critical incidents.

The post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of a 24/7 workforce and may occasionally be required to work outside core office hours of 08:00–18:00.

Main duties of the job

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the Main duties and responsibilities within the job description.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.