Senior Network Engineer

Integrated Care System; Tooting; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Tooting seeks a Senior Network Engineer to support clinical users and manage network services. Required qualifications include a degree in computing/engineering, CCNP certification, and 2+ years of experience with Cisco networks. Knowledge of Software Defined Networking is advantageous. Responsible for team support and complex problem resolution. Competitive salary up to £63,176 per year.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a computing/engineering/technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with Cisco Networks.
• Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDA/ACI).

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and non-clinical users throughout the trust.
• Investigate complex IDT issues.
• Act as deputy for the Network Manager.

Skills

Cisco Routers and switches

Cisco WAN/LAN topologies & protocols

Problem solving

Firewall experience

WiFi experience

NHS application knowledge

Network Monitoring Software

Education

Degree in computing/engineering or Network qualification

CCNP Certified

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Switches

SolarWinds Orion

Job description

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Network Engineer

The closing date is 12 August 2025

We are looking to recruit a band 7, Senior Network Engineer.

The role would be to work as part of a team supporting clinical and non-clinical users throughout the trust in their use of all IDT services and where appropriate offering advice and support to the user.

Act as deputy for the Network Manager. Provide expert guidance to Network Engineers, Network Manager, and stakeholders. Investigate a range of complex IDT issues. Follow the relevant technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for previous experience of working in a high demanding environment with excellent communication skills and to be able to work well as part of a team.

Previous experience of clinical information systems would be a definite advantage.

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the country's principal teaching hospitals and our main site is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. We have over 9,000 dedicated staff serving a population of 1.3 million across south-west London.

We deliver a large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation. We also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people. As well as acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of specialist care and a range of community services to patients.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education

• Educated to degree level in a computing/engineering/technical discipline, or Network related qualification (CCNA)
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with Cisco Networks
• CCNP Certified
• Knowledge Software Defined Networking (SDA/ACI)

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

• Specialist knowledge of Cisco Routers and switches
• Knowledge of Cisco WAN/LAN topologies & protocols
• Effective problem solving skills and ability to solve complex logical faults
• Firewall experience (such as Cisco, Palo-Alto, Forcepoint)
• oWiFi experience (Aruba, Cisco etc) Backup and Recovery systems
• NHS and private sector network application knowledge - HSCN
• Knowledge of Network Monitoring Software: SolarWinds Orion, Cisco ISE, Kiwi Log

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of in-depth working within an IDT environment using Cisco wired and wireless technologies
• Experience of planning and installing LAN/WAN networks
• Configuration and deployment of Cisco Catalyst Switches e.g 9500/9300 3850/3750 switches and wireless Access Points
• Site to Site VPN
• Experience working in Software Defined Network
• Backups, scheduling and prioritising, data and disaster recovery, and business continuity
• To be able to plan and implement IT projects in conjunction with IT and non-IT staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearPA including HCAS