As the Digital & Data Principal Network Solutions Engineer at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) you will play a pivotal role in delivering and managing a modern, resilient and secure digital network across 100 Trust sites and partner networks. In addition you will be responsible for delivering and managing the Trusts communications infrastructure.

The Trust utilise modern Cisco technologies which have recently undergone major investment and a complete overhaul of all Switching, routing and wireless infrastructure utilising Cisco DNAC at the heart of the network.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised solutions engineer who lives our values of respect, compassion and responsibility to assist with the implementation of our Digital and Data Journey to Change(see attachment).

Importantly you will understand how you deliver your role well will support the delivery of high quality care within an ambitious organisation.

We'll support you with your professional development and work life balance so that you can help us to achieve the Trust three big goals:To co-create a great experience for our patients, carers and families To co-create a great experience for our colleagues and to be a great partner. Come and join the team and make a real difference.

Main duties of the job

A key member of the senior team for technology services, reporting to the Network Manager.

To provide specialist IT Network engineering services for TEWV NHS Foundation Trust in relation to it Digital networks and communications infrastructure ensuring that the service provided from conception to end of life complies with best practise technical, records and cyber security standards, with robust contractual agreements in place to manage strong working relationships with third party suppliers and partners.

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

Provide expert guidance and opinion to Network Engineers/specialists, Network Manager, and stakeholders. Investigate a range of complex IT issues over a range of technology and IT subject matter. Areas including LAN/WAN connectivity, Wireless infrastructure, Firewalls, Routing, Switching, Network resilience and capacity planning. Including Digital infrastructure strategy, and emerging network technologies. Follow the relevant policies, standards, and practices. Robustly documents the Trusts existing network infrastructure and develops documentation in support of future technology in relation to the Trusts digital strategy and ambitions.

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family.

We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at TEWV.

It's important to us that you valued and appreciated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Principal Network Engineer works alongside the Network Manager to provide technical expertise and leadership to the Network team. They work closely with the Network Manager to develop and implement infrastructure strategies, and ensure thatthe network infrastructure is secure, reliable, and performing optimally. They proactively identify and implement technical improvements, including automation andmonitoring, to optimise the infrastructure's performance. In addition to providing technical guidance and support to the Network Manager, they will help mentor the leading engineers in network and infrastructure server team when required, 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 and Infrastructure teams are up-to-date with industry best practices, and wellequipped to deliver a service that enables high-quality patient care.

Has credibility with technology staff and managerial leaders. Can understand and learn quickly about relevant service delivery issues, take governance/duediligence processes and ethics into account and successfully engage and influence technical and managerial colleagues at all levels of the organisation in relation to Network technologies and the associated cyber security considerations.

Can proficiently interpret and document technical IT systems, processes and architecture in relation to Network and communications to a high standard and verbally/visually present to a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to document and communicate proposed and existing technical configuration documentation in relation to field of expertise.

Please feel free to contact me for an informal discussion on the role prior to application/interview. We are looking for a strong candidate to work with the team to deliver the best possible digital experience for our customers.

Thanks,

Steven Forster - Head of Technology Services

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience in designing and delivering enterprise networks.
• Developing technical specifications for IT services and products at enterprise level
• Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience (At least 5 years experience). Experience and knowledge of Cisco routing and switching to a CCNP level.

Desirable

• Experience of SDA/DNAC/ISE

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
• Up to date in depth knowledge of industry standard technology platforms and their use in relation to the support, maintenance and development of an enterprise-wide IT network services
• and switching to a CCNP level with an excellent understanding of dynamic routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.

Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication and inter- personal skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Or attain within a 9-month period from commencing employment with the Trust.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Desirable

• CCNP wireless specialism.
• Datacentre related qualifications

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lanchester Road Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

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