Job Summary
As an IT Network Engineer you will be joining a small team of technical staff who’s aim is to provide the most efficient and reliable IT Network Infrastructure on which to support the Trusts digital systems.

The primary focus of the role will be to progress the continuing upgrade of the network infrastructure across the Trust, and work to support our staff with any network related issues reported into the ticketing system.

Main duties of the job
The role requires a candidate who is skilled in diagnosis and resolution of network related issues received through our service desk. They will be required to understand how the network infrastructure supports Trust services and applications to ensure all stakeholders needs are met.

The role will be required to perform security changes in line with direction from the Digital Security Group, including reviewing existing firewall configurations and submitting proposed changes for review.

Trust network assets will be updated by the post holder to ensure accurate records are maintained for the purposes of audit and replacement lifecycle.

The post holder will be expected to travel between Trust sites as required, this may include the transportation of network equipment.

About us
We’re a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 qualification in recognized IM&T field or equivalent experience in a role
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• ITIL qualification-foundation
• Access to transport at all times to cover on-call and site visits as part of the role

Desirable

• CCNA or equivalent certification

Experience
Essential
Relevant experience in an IT Infrastructure / Communications environment
Experience of configuring a range of Cisco products in wired and wireless network environments
Knowledge of Data Network topology / environments
Practical knowledge of IP telephony
Evidence of organisational and problem solving skills

Desirable
Experience of working in IT support in the NHS
2 years of continual experience supporting data network environments
Experience of using Cisco Prime and ISE software applications
Experience of working with networking equipment from a variety of manufacturers including Fortinet and Checkpoint
Experience of working with IP telephony
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).