Windows 11 Network Engineer

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Windows 11 Network Engineer to support the migration and maintenance of its IT network in Derby. This pivotal role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring optimal system availability, and managing network elements. Candidates should possess a relevant networking qualification, at least 3 years of experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. A diverse workplace is committed to accommodating various needs during the application process.

Qualifications

• Networking qualification such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIP.
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an IT related subject.
• Minimum of 3 years network engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in migrating and supporting the IT network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain migration checklists, and provide escalation support.
• Monitor device health and performance post-migration.

Skills

Networking qualification (CCNA, CCNP, JNCIP)

3+ years network engineering experience

Experience of planning and installing LAN/WAN networks

Proficient in IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols

Ability to resolve complex problems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in IT or equivalent

Good general level of education (Maths and English GCSE)

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

Job description

Job summary

Windows 11 Network Engineer

Location: Derby

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809(Band 7)

Contract Type: 6Month Fixed Term Contract

Main duties of the job

As a Windows 11 Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in migrating, maintaining, supporting, and developing DHUs IT network infrastructure and systems to meet the demands of our 24/7 365 day operational environment. Working closely with our vendors and partner providers, you will ensure optimal system availability to support the critical services we deliver.

About us

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process, click here, or contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing:[e-mail]

At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. As such, we would welcome applications from diverse audience representing the communities we continue to serve.

We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.

Details Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0051-25-0068

Job locations

D H U Healthcare C I C

2 Roundhouse Road

Pride Park

Derby

DE24 8JE

Job description Job responsibilities

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and engineering colleagues to finalise migration readiness plans, including hardware assessments and upgrade paths.
• Coordinate pilot testing and staged rollout of Windows 11 across DHUs estate, ensuring scalability and minimal service interruption.
• Attend all Windows 11 related project meetings and collaborate with project managers, the service providers and other technical leads
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive migration checklist including backup procedures, deployment sequences, rollback protocols, and compliance checks.
• Ensure software and application compatibility through rigorous testing and vendor engagement.
• Provide 3rd line escalation support during migration phases, resolving platform-specific issues swiftly and in line with service management principles.
• Monitor post-migration device health and performance, leveraging analytics to inform ongoing optimisation and support.
• Monitor and report migration progress per site or as requested, using documentation, dashboards and field input to track coverage, gaps, and performance impact.
• Capture feedback from call centre agents regarding usability, accessibility, and workflow alignment post-migration.

• Support the deployment and configuration of a range of layer 2 and layer 3 network elements such as routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs

Job description Job responsibilities

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and engineering colleagues to finalise migration readiness plans, including hardware assessments and upgrade paths.
• Coordinate pilot testing and staged rollout of Windows 11 across DHUs estate, ensuring scalability and minimal service interruption.
• Attend all Windows 11 related project meetings and collaborate with project managers, the service providers and other technical leads
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive migration checklist including backup procedures, deployment sequences, rollback protocols, and compliance checks.
• Ensure software and application compatibility through rigorous testing and vendor engagement.
• Provide 3rd line escalation support during migration phases, resolving platform-specific issues swiftly and in line with service management principles.
• Monitor post-migration device health and performance, leveraging analytics to inform ongoing optimisation and support.
• Monitor and report migration progress per site or as requested, using documentation, dashboards and field input to track coverage, gaps, and performance impact.
• Capture feedback from call centre agents regarding usability, accessibility, and workflow alignment post-migration.

• Support the deployment and configuration of a range of layer 2 and layer 3 network elements such as routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Networking qualification such as CCNA, CCNP or JNCIP
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an IT related subject or equivalent gained through specific relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years network engineering experience (including Microsoft OS Migrations)
• Understanding of copper and fibre networking
• Experience of planning and installing LAN/WAN networks
• Experience configuring Juniper, Aruba devices and Cisco firewalls
• Good knowledge of: IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols (internal and external), LAN, VLAN, EVPN, MPLS, VPLS, VXLAN, DHCP and DNS
• Proven experience with L2 and L3 network tools, monitoring, and troubleshooting techniques on IPv4 and IPv6 networks
• Proven experience monitoring network performance and contributing to remedial plans addressing performance shortfalls
• Good general level of education with a minimum of Mathematics and English GCSE
• Ability to resolve complex problems
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Network Management Systems
• Right to work in the UK

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Networking qualification such as CCNA, CCNP or JNCIP
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an IT related subject or equivalent gained through specific relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years network engineering experience (including Microsoft OS Migrations)
• Understanding of copper and fibre networking
• Experience of planning and installing LAN/WAN networks
• Experience configuring Juniper, Aruba devices and Cisco firewalls
• Good knowledge of: IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols (internal and external), LAN, VLAN, EVPN, MPLS, VPLS, VXLAN, DHCP and DNS
• Proven experience with L2 and L3 network tools, monitoring, and troubleshooting techniques on IPv4 and IPv6 networks
• Proven experience monitoring network performance and contributing to remedial plans addressing performance shortfalls
• Good general level of education with a minimum of Mathematics and English GCSE
• Ability to resolve complex problems
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Network Management Systems
• Right to work in the UK

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 details Employer name

DHU Healthcare

Address

D H U Healthcare C I C

2 Roundhouse Road

Pride Park

Derby

DE24 8JE

Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

DHU Healthcare

Address

D H U Healthcare C I C

2 Roundhouse Road

Pride Park

Derby

DE24 8JE

Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)