Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the growing Network Team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The Trust has recently invested significantly in new network technology that supports the organisation in delivering leading clinical services to the residents of Kent, Medway and East Sussex.
The role would be well-suited to a seasoned hands-on network engineer with an aptitude for learning, that would like to advance their career with exposure to modern technology from class leading vendors.
Main duties of the job
Job summary:
The post holder will play a key role in the Network Team, providing 3rd line technical expertise and ownership for the Trust's IT network estate.
The post holder will have comprehensive knowledge of the following:
o Wired and wireless networking technologieso Subnetting and routing (including BGP, OSPF, ISIS)o Cisco switching (Catalyst 9k platform)o Cisco datacentre switching (Nexus 9k platform)o Network authentication technologies (Cisco ISE, RADIUS, TACACS+)o Cisco management products (Cisco ISE, DNA Centre, APIC, Stealthwatch)o Cisco wireless (Aireos and IOS XE platform)o DHCP and DNSo Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA)o Cybersecurity principles and best practiceso Change management
You will participate in the day to day support, configuration, maintenance and monitoring of the Trust's network infrastructure to ensure high availability of clinical and non-clinical IT services. This will also involve participating in an out of hours on call rota. On occasion, some planed activity may require a flexible attitude to work outside of normal office hours, eg evenings and weekends.
You will take a leading role in developing our network infrastructure and configuration; advising the Network Architect on strategic problems and opportunities; project support for configuration and installation of new infrastructure as well as day-to-day support to enable the Programme Management Team to deliver new projects for the Trust
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: 14th August 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: 14th August 2024
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience of enterprise network technologies not listed
Desirable
- Previous experience of DNAC, SDA, APIC, ACI, Trustsec, ISE, Wireless, Palo Alto etc
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years experience in a networking role
Desirable
- At least 2 years experience in a Senior Networking role
Qualifications
Essential
- CCNA or equivalent from another vendor
Desirable
- CCNP or higher equivalent from another vendor
Change Management
Essential
- Experience of working in an environment with change management
Desirable
- Previous ITIL qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience of enterprise network technologies not listed
Desirable
- Previous experience of DNAC, SDA, APIC, ACI, Trustsec, ISE, Wireless, Palo Alto etc
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years experience in a networking role
Desirable
- At least 2 years experience in a Senior Networking role
Qualifications
Essential
- CCNA or equivalent from another vendor
Desirable
- CCNP or higher equivalent from another vendor
Change Management
Essential
- Experience of working in an environment with change management
Desirable
- Previous ITIL qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
