Senior Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Wales is seeking a lead network engineer to develop and implement a data network strategy impacting over 400,000 individuals. The role requires strong knowledge of wired networks, particularly with Cisco products, and offers a competitive salary and significant career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in data network engineering, including design, installation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Proven track record of managing IT infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with on-prem & Cloud infrastructure solutions and managing multi-supplier environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the data network strategy and roadmap.
• Manage day-to-day data network operations including monitoring and incident resolution.
• Ensure compliance with data network policies and best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Network troubleshooting

Data network operations

Project management

Security compliance

Education

Professional certifications such as CCNA, CWNA, CWSP, CWDP or CWAP

Tools

Cisco

Job description

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South Wales with 4 days a week onsite. £53k base with fantastic lifestyle benefits.

We are representing a lovely client in South Wales (Merthyr Tydfil) who are embarking on some really exciting network programmes across their enterprise level estate. There is a significant amount of investment being made with some ground-breaking projects being delivered.

You will ideally have a strong background in wired networks with a focus on Cisco products (others will be considered). The role will be to help lead the wireless approach across the organisation which will impact 12,000+ staff and over 400,000 individuals.

The role will require 4 days a week onsite with some in work hours travel between different sites in South Wales. You will be working alongside a great team of dedicated professionals and play a lead role in developing and implementing the wireless network strategy and roadmap.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a lead specialist in one or more data networking technical domains e.g. Wired, Wireless, LAN, WAN.
• Jointly develop and implement the data network strategy and roadmap, aligning with the organisation board's vision and objectives.
• Lead the lifecycle design, installation, configuration, testing, assurance, and optimization of the data network, ensuring high availability, performance, and security through to safe disposal.
• Manage the data network operations, including monitoring, reporting, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.
• Plan specialist data networking projects which impact across clinical and non-clinical areas, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling complex and multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with the data network policies, standards, and best practices, including security, quality, and audit requirements.
• Manage the data network budget, resources, and contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.
• Manage the maintenance contracts and relationships with third party suppliers, ensuring the data infrastructure is supported appropriately and that best value for money is achieved.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including IT and clinical teams, vendors, and partners, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Communicate highly complex multi-stranded information effectively with large technical and non-technical audiences.

Key experience needed

• Experience in data network engineering, including design, installation, configuration, testing, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Experience in leading and co-ordinating data network projects.
• Technical experience of on-prem & Cloud infrastructure solutions.
• A proven track record of supporting IT infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with the IT strategy and standards.
• Stakeholder management and external supplier management, along with experience of managing delivery in a multi-supplier environment.

The Technology

• Cisco related skills with preference for some wireless experience
• Data network design, architecture and protocols knowledge
• Good working knowledge of Wired, LAN and WAN.
• Any professional certifications such as CCNA, CWNA, CWSP, CWDP or CWAP.
• Knowledge of Data network security including encryption, authentication, authorisation and monitoring.
• Previous experience of delivering enterprise level network upgrades with some focus on wireless would be highly beneficial.
• Ability to manage budgets including infrastructure, resource management and suppliers.

This is a great role with loads of progression opportunities for the right person.

Please reach out to kickstart the process, CV please in the 1st instance