Senior Network Engineer
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Job summary
The Senior Network Engineer (SNE) role is a technical position. The role requires an extensive knowledge of network technologies, specifically CISCO Layer 2 & 3 switches, Fortigate & Cisco ASA firewall technologies, and a good understanding of and ability to support voice, video, client and server architecture on the network.
The post holder, alongside the other member of the networks team, will be responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of the network environment, to include coordinating any installs, moves, changes, break/fix and decommissioning of physical assets.
The post holder will also be responsible to the Head of IT Services and Director of Information Management and Technology, for the efficient and effective support of Information Technology and Computerised systems and services throughout the Trust, to support first class patient care.
Main duties of the job
- Plan and deliver the installation, configuration and management of the Trusts network environment;
- Maintain expertise in the operation of the Trust's Emergency Operations Centre's and the various supporting computer and communication systems, and use this knowledge to ensure that Information and Communications Technology resources are used to enable its effective operation. ;
- Produce detailed technical and financial plans for major Information Technology and Communications systems ensuring that they meet their operational requirements whilst ensuring that they provide best value
- Ensuring that a comprehensive patching scheme is enforced and maintained across the Trust;
- Design and maintain effective systems of data integrity and security and ensure that comprehensive backup and disaster recovery procedures exist and are operated;
- Translate business requirements for IT services into technical deliverables within the network environment. It will require a thorough understanding of industry trends and opportunities;
- Creation and completion of Preventative Maintenance Routines to support Service Catalogue items ensuring availabilit
- Ensure that comprehensive technical and system documentation is established, updated and maintained;
- Provide user training and documentation on all systems and applications used within the network environment;
- Provide out-of-hours cover for the Trust's business critical systems as part of a rota with others.
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere
Details
Date posted
21 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-5551764
Job locations
Trust HQ
Abbey Court, Eagle Way
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust HQ
Abbey Court, Eagle Way
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
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