Senior Network Engineer

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer ready to lead in designing & securing enterprise-scale infrastructure that underpins frontline NHS services.

You will lead the support, design and continual improvement of core network infrastructure across the Trust. This is a hands-on senior technical role within a specialist team, where you will be the subject matter expert for networking, connectivity & firewall security.

The successful candidate will bring extensive 3rd and 4th line experience across LAN/WAN, MPLS, firewalls, routing and switching, along with knowledge of Azure networking. There is split of 70/30 between project delivery & business-as-usual support, providing the opportunity to influence future network design while maintaining resilient and secure services for critical clinical systems.

It is essential you hold a CCNA, CCNP or equivalent networking qualification, along with an ITIL Foundation certificate.

Based primarily at Bath Road, Reading, this is a fully site-based role requiring regular travel across Berkshire. Due to the operational nature of the infrastructure, home working is not available. Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9–5 with participation in an out-of-hours rota required.

If you are passionate about delivering secure, reliable network infrastructure & want to make a meaningful impact within healthcare, we would love to hear from you!

Please note if you have previously applied for this role, we kindly ask that you do reapply.

Main duties of the job

• Proactively maintain and enhance the Trust’s core network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, MPLS, firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers and Azure networking

• Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd/4th line network incidents, undertaking root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions

• Lead firewall configuration, security improvements and network resilience initiatives

• Design, review and document high- and low-level network designs to support projects and service development

• Ensure all network changes follow ITIL processes including incident, problem and change management

• Support disaster recovery planning, testing and business continuity arrangements

• Collaborate with architects, security teams and third-party suppliers

• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continual service improvement

• Participate in an out-of-hours support rota and travel across Berkshire sites as required

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:

• CCNA, CCNP (or equivalent networking certification/experience)

• ITIL Foundation certification

• Extensive 3rd/4th line network engineering experience in a complex, multi-site environment

• Ability to work full-time on-site across Berkshire

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Shiva Pallapothu IT Infrastructure Manager on 01189046290 or email: [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found

Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.