Senior Networking Architect – NHS IT Solutions

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a senior ICT Technical Specialist (Networking Technologies) to own and steer the trust's non-datacentre networking. The role covers wired, wireless, mobile, voice and data services, driving strategic planning and daily operations to deliver secure, future‑proof networking solutions.

The post holder will lead the IT Assurance framework in line with NHS standards, ITIL, PRINCE2, and TOGAF, and will influence both clinical and corporate teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in networking technologies and related security considerations.
• Ability to interpret national NHS guidance and translate to local policy.
• Senior-level knowledge of IT governance and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on networking technologies across the trust, including wired, wireless, mobile, voice and data services.
• Design and implement technically robust architectures and topologies.
• Draft specifications and evaluation criteria for procurement tenders and assess supplier proposals.

Skills

Networking

Security

Education

Post-graduate level or equivalent

Tools

ITIL

Job description

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a senior ICT Technical Specialist (Networking Technologies) to own and steer the trust's non-datacentre networking. The role covers wired, wireless, mobile, voice and data services, driving strategic planning and daily operations to deliver secure, future‑proof networking solutions.

The post holder will lead the IT Assurance framework in line with NHS standards, ITIL, PRINCE2, and TOGAF, and will influence both clinical and corporate teams to