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Principal Network Engineer
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NHS AfC: Band 8a
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Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Full time. 0900-1700 Monday to Friday)
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216-LA-A6252563
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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NHS
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Digital & Innovation Services (D&I)
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Plymouth
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£50,952 - £57,349 £50,952 - £57,349 Per Annum
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09/07/2024 23:59

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Principal Network Engineer

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Trosolwg o'r swydd

To provide specialist IT Network engineering services for the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPNT) and IM&T supported organisations. Provide expert guidance to Network Engineers, Network Manager, and stakeholders. Investigate a range of complex IM&T issues. Provide expert opinion on matters relating to network infrastructure, IM&T infrastructure strategy, and emerging network technologies. Follow the relevant policies, standards, and practices. Primarily remote working with some on site duties.

The role is part of the Network on-call rota.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The Principal Network Engineer works alongside the Network Manager to provide technical expertise and leadership to the Network Ops, Network Infrastructure, and Telecoms teams. They work closely with the Network Manager to develop and implement infrastructure strategies, and ensure that the network infrastructure is secure, reliable, and performing optimally. They proactively identify and implement technical improvements, including automation and monitoring, to optimize the infrastructure's performance. In addition to providing technical guidance and support to the Network Manager, they will help mentor the leading engineers in both the Network Operations and Network Infrastructure team, enhancing their skills and knowledge. The Principal Network Engineer's expertise and knowledge are critical in troubleshooting complex network faults and issues and ensures that the Network Ops and Inf teams are up-to-date with industry best practices, and well equipped to deliver a service that enables high-quality patient care.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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·         Using highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience, to provide expert technical guidance and support to the Network Operations and Infrastructure teams in identifying and resolving complex infrastructure issues.

·         Collaborate with the Network Manager to develop and implement strategies and policies that align with the organisation's goals and objectives. This includes dealing with highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information relating to the infrastructure.

·         Collaborate with the Network Manager on a range of documentation; including but not limited to, business cases, infrastructure reviews, restructures, prioritisation work, and both internal and third-party audits.  

·         Identifying and testing technical improvements and opportunities for automation and monitoring to optimise the infrastructure's performance.

·         Conducting regular audits and assessments of the infrastructure and making recommendations for improvements.

·         Producing metrics/evidence to support ongoing maintenance, hardware and software purchases, network refreshes, and improvement workstreams.

·         Developing and implementing training and mentoring programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the Network Ops and Inf teams.

·         Evaluating and testing emerging technologies and recommending solutions to improve the infrastructure.

·         Providing technical leadership and mentoring to the Network Ops and Infrastructure teams. 

·         Providing technical guidance to the Telecoms team.

·         Participating in the development of infrastructure budgets and forecasts. 

·         Propose changes to, and redesign, infrastructure related policies and procedures and align with industry best practices.

·         Working with the Network Ops Lead and the Infrastructure Team to align workloads and avoid conflicting priorities. 

·         Ad hoc duties as directed by the Network Manager and Head of Technical Services. 

·         Represent the interests of the Network Ops and Infrastructure teams at meetings with stakeholders at all levels, when required and in the absence of the Network Manager.

·         To advise and assist the Network Operations and System Infrastructure Leads with D&I’s Problem Management function.

·         Required to liaise with our contracted suppliers to ensure that they are providing the required technical solutions.

·     Where required, engage with vendors, and build working relationships with 3rd parties.

·         Pro-actively review new and emerging technologies in relation to role.

·         Sit on project boards for ongoing support of the Network infrastructure where appropriate.

·         Review OBS responses from vendors to ensure the requirements can be met and do not present a technical risk.

·         Part of the Infrastructure On Call rota.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS 

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Educated to an IT or Technical Master’s degree level or Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Aptitude & Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to act on own initiative to solve highly complex technical problems within a short period, by looking at complex facts or situations, analysing, interpreting and comparing a range of available options.
  • Ability to remain calm and cope effectively with critical network and system failures.
  • Makes judgements on multi-stranded or complex D&I problems which may have no precedent or where there are conflicting opinions.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Ability to serve on task forces and/or committees
  • • Excellent presentational skills.

Knowledge & Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Graduate calibre professional with demonstrable experience supporting and managing enterprise scale computer network infrastructures.
  • In-depth proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of specialist networking technologies including IP addressing, Ethernet switching and network routing, both wired and wireless, across Local Area Network and Wide Area Network environments.
  • In-depth proven knowledge of enterprise wireless networking.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Awareness: up to date with the NHS Programme for IT and other national directives.
  • Demonstrable experience of project management/technical leadership.

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