Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board's Digital Services department has embarked on an exciting investment to refresh its network and across all its sites with the latest Cisco, Fortinet and Mitel technologies. We require a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Networks) to work with us to provide the day-today support on our network infrastructure and to support the implementations of new systems and technologies. The role will also be the key lead for these technologies providing expert advice and knowledge.
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of, and when required lead a team of network technicians and engineers who provide day-to-day operational support to the Health Board and work on a range of projects.
Main duties of the job
Educated to degree standard with evidence of professional development the successful candidate will require technical skills in the following areas:
- Cisco switching technologies and equipment especially the NEXUS / Catalyst ranges- Cisco PRIME, ISE and DNA- Aruba wireless networking- Network authentication technologies- Local and wide area networking technologies- Experience of IP routing technologies- Fortinet Firewalls and network security systems- Network monitoring (e.g. Solarwinds)- TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the Health Board's on-call rota providing 24x7 support.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 12.03.2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 12.03.2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in ICT discipline or equivalent experience in the core skills required of this post via extensive practical experience.
- Additional postgraduate professional technical qualifications in relevant areas (e.g. CCNE, CCNA).
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Project and Visio.
Desirable
- Any formal ITIL qualifications.
- PRINCE2 qualifications.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a team managing and supporting a complex multi-site ICT networking infrastructure
- Extensive experience including some of:- Cisco networking, Aruba Wireless, Network security and authentication, Networking principles and technologies, Fortigate firewalls, Solarwinds or similar monitoring technologies, LAN technologies (cabling etc.), WAN technologies, TCP/IP networking, DHCP & DNS, IP routing protocols
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS and the critical technologies used to support patient care.
- Experience of leading project teams.
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in ICT discipline or equivalent experience in the core skills required of this post via extensive practical experience.
- Additional postgraduate professional technical qualifications in relevant areas (e.g. CCNE, CCNA).
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Project and Visio.
Desirable
- Any formal ITIL qualifications.
- PRINCE2 qualifications.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a team managing and supporting a complex multi-site ICT networking infrastructure
- Extensive experience including some of:- Cisco networking, Aruba Wireless, Network security and authentication, Networking principles and technologies, Fortigate firewalls, Solarwinds or similar monitoring technologies, LAN technologies (cabling etc.), WAN technologies, TCP/IP networking, DHCP & DNS, IP routing protocols
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS and the critical technologies used to support patient care.
- Experience of leading project teams.
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
