Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Networks) - Digital

NHS Scotland; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Scotland as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, leading the IT Network Infrastructure team. You will provide critical technical support for network systems, collaborate with various teams, and enhance network services. This permanent, full-time role offers opportunities to develop in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring quality healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Minimum of 27 days annual leave

Paid sick leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Demonstrated extensive experience in network support.
• Familiar with multi-vendor networks and telecommunications standards.
• Must have a full, clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of technical network improvements.
• Support team members on network tasks.
• Troubleshoot network issues affecting IT services.

Skills

Technical networking

Oral communication

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Information Technology

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco technology

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The Role

To provide technical lead and support to all areas relating to IT Network Infrastructure.

The post holder will lead and support the IT Network Infrastructure in providing technical input for the implementation and support of all network equipment and systems within the remit of IT Infrastructure.

The post holder will work together with colleagues and users in NHSL and other external agencies to provide technical lead and support for all network hardware and software

Additional Information Specific to the Role

• Lead on new technical network improvements and implementations.
• Support team members on network related tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues relating to network systems or equipment which affects the provision of IT services
• Configure and install networking equipment for use on NHS Lanarkshire premises
• Implement, Monitor and maintain information within the network monitoring systems such as Solarwinds, Thousand eyes.
• Contribute to Project activities within and out with Digital where there is an IT networking element identified
• Support the network elements of the real time communications platform across NHS Lanarkshire.
• Monitor, Maintain and implement Structured cabling infrastructure and Cabinets.
• Participate in out of hours works and on call duties.
  
  

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• The post requires an individual who can demonstrate a high level of technical networking and oral communication skills.
• The post holder should be educated to degree level in an IT discipline and extensive experience in a network support role.
• The post holder must have proven experience of supporting multi-vendor networks and be familiar with prevailing network standards in the telecommunications industry, particularly with regard to Cisco technology solutions.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work within a team environment are essential to the success of the post holder.
• The post holder must be a car owner and have a full, clean UK driving license to enable the successful dispensation of the duties related to the post.
  
  

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) qualified
• Proven track record within NHS
• Experience in monitoring platforms e.g. SolarWinds
• Firewall experience
  
  

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Digital department within Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters.

The working pattern for this role: Monday to Friday

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Shane Carrier, Digital Services Manager (Technology Services), on [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Carla Vargas, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures
  
  

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

Additional Information For Applicants

• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
• For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
  
  

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

• Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
  
  

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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