Senior ICT Network Lead – Multi-site, 24/7 Ops

National health service; Bicester, Otterbourne; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is seeking an ICT Network Lead to manage and develop the core network infrastructure across multiple sites. You will lead on design, implementation and ongoing operation of on‑premises and cloud networking, ensuring security, resilience and high availability for frontline and clinical systems.

Based at office locations in the SCAS region with occasional travel, you will report to the Network and Infrastructure Manager and act as a

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree in IT, Networking, or equivalent experience.
• ITIL Foundation certification (or equivalent knowledge).
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Desirable PRINCE2 Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Operational support, maintenance and strategic development of the Trust's network infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Provide specialist expertise across on-premises and cloud networking technologies to ensure availability and security.
• Lead network design, implementation, optimisation and service improvement initiatives.
• Act as escalation point for complex technical issues and coordinate resolutions.
• Ensure the network provisions are documented and aligned with the functional design.

Skills

Networking expertise

TCP/IP & OSI

Incident management

Communication skills

Autonomous decision-making

Education

Postgraduate IT/Networking degree

ITIL Foundation

CPD evidence

PRINCE2 Foundation (Desirable)

Job description

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is seeking an ICT Network Lead to manage and develop the core network infrastructure across multiple sites. You will lead on design, implementation and ongoing operation of on‑premises and cloud networking, ensuring security, resilience and high availability for frontline and clinical systems.

Based at office locations in the SCAS region with occasional travel, you will report to the Network and Infrastructure Manager and act as a