IDT Network Specialist

Telford and Wrekin Council; Telford; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working model

Staff discounts

Salary sacrifice perks

Generous leave package

Descripción de la vacante

Telford and Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced ICT network professional to design, deliver and support core network services across the borough. You will lead major infrastructure projects, resolve complex issues and ensure secure, reliable network operations for the Council, schools, councillors and external customers.

You will own design decisions, work with suppliers, communicate clearly and mentor colleagues while operating in a hybrid working setup with flexible balance between office

Formación

• Significant experience in enterprise networking with strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with network security, wireless technologies, firewalls and large-scale infrastructure environments.

Responsabilidades

• Design and support complex network environments.
• Lead technical projects and infrastructure improvements.
• Work effectively with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Take ownership of critical incidents and technical decisions.

Conocimientos

Enterprise networking

Network design

Project leadership

Incident management

Stakeholder communication

Security concepts

Herramientas

SD-WAN

Firewalls

CCTV networks

Descripción del empleo

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Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and shaping the future of enterprise network services?

We're looking for an experienced ICT network professional to join our Infrastructure team. You'll take a leading role in the design, delivery and support of the network services that underpin Council operations, schools, councillors and external customers across the borough .

The role

You'll be responsible for the Council's core network infrastructure, including:

• WAN, LAN, SD-WAN and wireless networks
• Network security and firewalls
• Dark fibre and point-to-point wireless links
• CCTV network infrastructure
• Capacity planning, performance and resilience
• Technical design, implementation and support of new network technologies

You'll work on major infrastructure projects, lead the resolution of complex technical issues, support strategic technology decisions and help ensure our network services remain secure, reliable and fit for the future .

About you

You'll bring significant experience of enterprise networking together with strong technical and problem-solving skills.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Design and support complex network environments
• Lead technical projects and infrastructure improvements
• Work effectively with suppliers and stakeholders
• Communicate technical concepts clearly
• Take ownership of critical incidents and technical decisions
• Share knowledge and help develop colleagues

Experience with network security, wireless technologies, firewalls and large-scale infrastructure environments is essential .

Interviews will take place on week commencing 23rd November 2026

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

We believe great services start with great people and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offercompetitive salariesand a fantastic leave package starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidaysand anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.