Network Infrastructure Specialist - Band 6

Gloshospitals; Hemel Hempstead; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Network Infrastructure Specialist to lead a full replacement of the 2960x estate and migrate to newer models. The role requires out-of-hours work, lone working, and strong self-management across multiple sites.

Key duties include expertise in switch models, port configurations, and 24/7 operations. You will participate in change boards and coordinate with clinical and non-clinical staff while delivering a high-stability network.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various switch models and configurations.
• Deep understanding of port-level configurations and requirements for operation.
• Experience installing switches in a 24/7/365 environment is desirable.
• Experience working in multiple hubs with associated complexities.
• Ability to defend changes at a change board and explain them to staff.

Responsibilities

• Replace all 300+ edge switches across the trust, including out-of-hours work.
• Travel between sites and work independently and within teams.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and participate in change and operational impact boards.

Skills

Network switching

Port configurations

High availability

Change management

Troubleshooting

Education

Relevant IT degree or MSc

Cisco qualifications

ITIL Foundation

Job description

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Network Infrastructure Specialist - Band 6

The closing date is 27 October 2026

This post will be to conduct a full replacement of the 2960x estate and move them to newer supported models. This role will involve out of hours work, lone working and a lot of self-management.

Main duties of the job

Knowledge of various switch models and how they are configured

An in-depth knowledge of individual ports configurations and what they will need to work and function

Experience installing switches in a 24/7 365 environment is desired.

Experience working in various communications hubs and the various complexities they bring.

Experience with representing Request for Change at change board and being able to defend and explain them to clinical and non-clinical staff alike.

Experience working independently and being able to troubleshoot complex issues as they arise

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

This Job will require the post holder to replace all 300+ edge switches in the trust. The expectation will be to out of hours work and weekend work to ensure that all of these switches are replaced in a timely manner.

During this project the post holder will be required to travel to and from various sites and be expected to work alone as well as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The post holder will be expected to manage the expectations of staff whilst they are doing this work and attend change and operational impact boards.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a high-pressured front-line environment N3/HSCN

Qualifications and Training

• Relevant Degree or Masters in IT Field or equivalent experience;
• Cisco qualifications or equivalent experience
• ITIL Foundation Certificate

Knowledge And Skills

• High level configuration of a complex client infrastructure
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical teams/individuals Knowledge of IT hardware and software in a support context;
• Good working knowledge of current Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems. E.g. Windows 11
• Good understanding of VOIP technologies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£39,959 to £48,117 a year(pa, pro rata if part-time)