As part of the Network Team this role assists in delivering coretechnology services to the Trust. This role has delegated responsibilityfor key tasks enabling operational continuity and future developmentof all Trust systems. Awareness is required of local and nationalinitiatives, standards and best practice as well as industry standards.
Job Title: Network Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Deadline: The closing date is 02 November 2025
Main duties of the job
Proactive Development: Work closely with the Network Manager to identify key areas for network development, ensuring the infrastructure meets current and future demands. This includes assessing new technologies, recommending upgrades, and implementing solutions to improve network performance and security.oNetwork Security: Implement the highest standards of security across all network systems. This includes configuring and managing firewalls, enforcing access controls, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. The post holder will play a key role in identifying and mitigating network vulnerabilities.oDisaster Recovery: Assist the Network Manager in planning and executing disaster recovery procedures in the event of a major network incident. Develop and test recovery plans to ensure business continuity and minimize downtime.oReal-Time Network Monitoring: Ensure helpdesk and technical teams are informed of real-time network performance, issues, and changes. Implement monitoring tools to proactively identify and address network faults before they impact services.oNetwork Administration: Manage network administration functions, including configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of routers, switches, and other critical infrastructure. Ensure system uptime and performance targets are met.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant discipline
- CISCO Certified Professional
Desirable
- ITIL V3/4 Foundation
- Working Knowledge of BS7799
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience in managing large scale, complex networks
- Experience in configuring & managing advanced networks
Desirable
- Proven experience in managing IT Projects
- Knowledge of routing, switching and wireless
- Knowledge of IP telephony and voicemail systems
- Knowledge of installing and troubleshooting analogue and digital telephone systems.
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