Network Engineer (INTERNAL ONLY)

Job summary

The Network Engineer (NE) role is a technical position, suitable for candidates starting their career in networking.

The role requires knowledge of networking technologies and vendors such as Cisco and Fortinet.

This role requires knowledge of the following technologies and/or skills:

Switching technologies: STP, VLAN

Routing protocols: TCP, UDP, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF

Wireless

Firewall concepts

Experience of the following would also be beneficial:

999 or patient care systems within the NHS

Ambulance Service functions, including back-office

Microsoft Windows

Mobile devices (e.g. Apple IOS, Android)

The post holder, as part of the Network Team, will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the network estate, to include configuration, installation, changes, break/fix and decommissioning of physical assets.

The post holder will work closely with the Network Team (Network Architect, Lead Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineers) in completing work packages and resolving network issues.

Main duties of the job

Configuration and maintenance of the SWAST clinical hub network

Configuration of hub network infrastructure using templates and tools such as Cisco DNA

Configuration of firewalls, including VPN, DMZ and remote worker.

Configuration of station networks using Cisco Meraki.

Physical installation or removal of network devices.

Installation and removal of structured cabling, including copper and fibre cables.

Troubleshooting network issues

Network Monitoring using Solarwinds

Ensure network documentation is kept up to date, including diagrams in MS Visio, IP spreadsheets and patch records using MS Excel and procedures in MS Word.

• Other tasks under the guidance of the senior and lead network engineers

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Abbey Court

Eagle Way

Exeter

EX2 7HY

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Abbey Court

Eagle Way

Exeter

EX2 7HY

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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