Principal Network Solutions Engineer

at  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The Principal Network Engineer works alongside the Network Manager to provide technical expertise and leadership to the Network team. They work closely with the Network Manager to develop and implement infrastructure strategies, and ensure thatthe network infrastructure is secure, reliable, and performing optimally. They proactively identify and implement technical improvements, including automation andmonitoring, to optimise the infrastructure’s performance. In addition to providing technical guidance and support to the Network Manager, they will help mentor the leading engineers in network and infrastructure server team when required, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
The Principal Network Engineer’s expertise and knowledge are critical in troubleshooting complex network faults and issues and ensures that the Network and Infrastructure teams are up-to-date with industry best practices, and wellequipped to deliver a service that enables high-quality patient care. Has credibility with technology staff and managerial leaders. Can understand and learn quickly about relevant service delivery issues, take governance/duediligence processes and ethics into account and successfully engage and influence technical and managerial colleagues at all levels of the organisation in relation to Network technologies and the associated cyber security considerations. Can proficiently interpret and document technical IT systems, processes and architecture in relation to Network and communications to a high standard and verbally/visually present to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to document and communicate proposed and existing technical configuration documentation in relation to field of expertise. Please feel free to contact me for an informal discussion on the role prior to application/interview. We are looking for a strong candidate to work with the team to deliver the best possible digital experience for our customers. Thanks, Steven Forster - Head of Technology Service

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