Senior Network Analyst

NHS; Leigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service is looking for a Senior Network Analyst to maintain and improve their network infrastructure. The role involves responsibilities such as analyzing site surveys, monitoring network performance, and advising on network configurations. The ideal candidate should have a degree, professional IT qualifications, and experience in network management. This is a pivotal position ensuring the stability of critical communication services within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining core infrastructure services.
• Specific Networking principles knowledge including LAN, WAN, and TCP/IP.
• Ability to work under pressure with conflicting demands.

Responsibilities

• Analyze site survey reports and develop hardware and software specifications.
• Monitor performance and propose network improvements.
• Review network topology and advise on configuration.

Skills

Network management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Project planning

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification

Professional qualification (MCP/MCSE)

ITIL Foundation Qualification

PRINCE 2 Foundation Qualification

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and support of the Trust's IT orientated project within the IT Services Department, based at Leigh Infirmary.

The Senior Network Analyst is responsible for maintaining and improving the network infrastructure of the Trust. They will ensure the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking and analyzing site surveys reports and developing specifications of requirements and plans for installation and commissioning of hardware and software.
• Analyzing, monitoring, and reviewing performance, throughput, availability, and exceptional incidents, and proposing and implementing consequent improvements.
• Reviewing network topology configuration, assessing effectiveness, and advising the Technical Support Manager on the optimum configuration.
• Selecting appropriate procedures and tools and carrying out specialist tasks associated with the planning, installation, upgrade, operation, control, and maintenance of the Trust's computer data network.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Professional qualification, such as MCP/MCSE.
• ITIL Foundation Qualification.
• PRINCE 2 Foundation Qualification.

Desirable qualifications include:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or other relevant qualification.

Essential experience includes:

• Experience in designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining core infrastructure services.
• Specific Networking principles, including LAN, WAN, and networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, SNMP, Routing, and Switching.
• Working in a pressured environment with conflicting demands on time and resource management.
• Planning and directing projects.
• Experience in team leadership.

Desirable experience includes:

• NHS Experience in IM&T.
• Experience of Security-related tools, processes, and procedures.

The Trust is committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

The 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.