Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Networks) - Digital

TN United Kingdom; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT Network Infrastructure Lead to enhance their network systems. This role involves providing technical support and leading improvements across NHS Lanarkshire's network infrastructure. You'll collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to implement and maintain network equipment, ensuring seamless IT service delivery. With a focus on patient care, you will play a crucial role in supporting a diverse population. Join a supportive environment that values your skills and offers opportunities for career advancement while enjoying comprehensive benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a network support role.
• Ability to support multi-vendor networks with Cisco solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support IT Network Infrastructure improvements.
• Troubleshoot network systems affecting IT services.
• Configure networking equipment for NHS premises.

Skills

Technical Networking Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Multi-vendor Network Support

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in IT Discipline

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco Technology Solutions

Infoblox

Fortinet

F5 Products

Job description

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02.05.2025

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The Role

To provide technical lead and support to all areas relating to IT Network Infrastructure. You 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 role will involve working 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

• Be educated to degree level in an IT discipline and extensive experience in a network support role
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of technical networking and oral communication skills
• 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
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Must be a car owner and have a full, valid UK/EU/EEA drivers licence 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
• Experience in monitoring platforms e.g. SolarWinds
• Proven track record in the regular use of Cisco and networking products in order to produce reports for service monitoring purposes
• Ability to support the administrative and service delivery aspects of a high pressure data comms support service covering around 14,000 end users
• Familiar with Infoblox, Fortinet and F5 products
• Knowledge of investigative and troubleshooting methodologies
• Working knowledge of NHS Scotland data communications platforms, policies and regulatory guidance
• with ability to handle multiple tasks
• Performance management skills
• Highly motivated and self-directed

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

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

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!

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 )

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

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