Network Engineer

Venn Group; Conwy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public sector organization in North Wales is seeking a Network Engineer to join their ICT team on a permanent basis. This role involves maintaining and enhancing critical network and communication systems, offering a chance to impact essential services positively.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in network and telecommunications systems.
• Experience with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of network and telecom systems.
• Act as an escalation point for network issues.
• Contribute to the implementation of new infrastructure technologies.

Skills

Technical expertise in network systems

Installation and maintenance

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are supporting a highly respected public sector organisation in North Wales seeking a Network Engineerto join their established ICT team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and technically skilled individual to play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing critical network and communication systems that support essential services across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation and monitoring of network and telecom systems, advising on performance and technical improvements.

• Act as an escalation point for network, fixed and mobile communications issues, providing guidance to ICT colleagues and end users.

• Support installations, maintenance, fault resolution and upgrades of infrastructure, including backups, patching and redesigns.

• Contribute to the research, development and implementation of new infrastructure technologies, following NCSC best practice guidelines.

• Liaise with service providers, equipment suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure reliable and cost-effective solutions.

• Assist in preparing contract specifications and project scopes and review tariffs and price plans to ensure value for money.

• Produce technical reports, statistics and responses to Freedom of Information requests.

• Share knowledge and support colleagues and users through documentation, guidance and training.

• Maintain and audit stock levels and asset databases.

• Participate in an on-call rota to support critical incidents during evenings and weekends.

• Support the wider infrastructure team on projects and provide resilience as needed.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong technical expertise in network and telecommunications systems.

• Experience with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of network and communication infrastructure.

• Understanding of NCSC guidance and implementing secure systems.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills, able to support both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Comfortable working in a demanding environment where precision and accountability are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a direct impact on critical public services in North Wales.