Network Specialist

Venesky Brown; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation is seeking a Network Specialist in Edinburgh for an initial 12-month contract. The role involves maintaining network infrastructure and ensuring security, contributing to digital strategy, and collaborating with the systems team. Essential skills include Cisco knowledge, network design experience, and familiarity with Unix/Linux. Competitive rates offered.

Qualifications

• Technology training in IT, preferably in Network Technologies & Unified Communications.
• Significant experience in Networking Support/Design with knowledge of network security.
• Advanced networking understanding including firewalls and Security.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the organisation's network and Network Security Infrastructure.
• Work with the systems team to ensure digital services are available.
• Contribute to the Digital Strategy and enhance services.

Skills

Network Support

Network Security

Cisco Architecture

VoIP/Video

Education

Network Technologies Certification (CCNA)

Tools

Cisco

Windows

Unix/Linux

Job description

Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Network Specialist for an initial 12 month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £400-£450/day inside IR35. This role will be based in Edinburgh.

Responsibilities:

- Be responsible for the support and maintenance of the organisation's network and Network Security Infrastructure ensuring that all components are working optimally and patched as appropriate. This will include switches, firewalls, routers and Unified Communication platforms for video and voice.

- Work closely with other colleagues on the systems team to ensure that the organisation's digital services are reliably available to all our users.

- Contribute to the Digital Strategy, including supporting the continual service enhancement services.

Essential Skills:

- Technology training in IT, preferably in Network Technologies & Unified Communications Support / Design. This would be evidenced by courses completed such as Cisco Certified Network Associate, or CCNA Routing and Switching or CCNA Security

- Significant experience of working in the Networking Support / Design fields, including knowledge and experience of network security and security controls.

- Sound knowledge and experience of using Information & Communications Technology solutions as well as a detailed knowledge of Cisco architecture and integration.

- Advanced networking understanding and skills; including firewalls, Security and VoIP/Video

- Experienced in using operating systems such as Windows and Unix / Linux and a working knowledge of integrated and non-integrated Unified Communications systems

Desirable Skills:

- Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCIE (Voice, UC or Security), or equivalent.

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