Senior Network Engineer

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to work within an ambitious ICT Operations team. The individual will need to have excellent technical background with an interest in innovative IT solutions that could be used within the Health care environment.
The role will provide daily support to the network and telecoms team who provides the health boards digital services.
Working under the guidance of the Network manager and Network Architect, you will work closely with the Network team who are responsible for the Network, Telephony, WiFi and Security services.
You will have opportunity to work with the best networking kit, from Core Edge / Data Centre / Security / Wi-Fi and Telephony.
You will be a lead contributor on our SDN and Datacenter projects, working closely with the Network Solutions Architect.
You will be responsible for ensuring the network remains at peak performance with this underpinning all Digital healthcare applications. Ensuring systems are up to date in order to protect against Cyber threats.
Deputise for the Network Manager / Network Architect as and when required.
Work with the Health Boards departments to encourage the use of digital technology and help identify deliverable benefits.
As a good communicator, the individual will need to be able to deal with staff at all levels, in addition to communicating with staff within the Health Board, the individual must have good skills in explaining requirements to suppliers in technical meetings and project meetings.
Troubleshoot complex network and telephony issues.
Contribute to the production of business cases, ensuring that these cases utilise appropriate technology available.
Ensure technical solutions comply with departmental policies and agreed standards.
Provide technical documentation when required and as part of all project implementations.
The successful candidate will be a highly experienced Network engineer with a keen interest to learn and further develop in, Core Edge / Data Centre / Security / Wi-Fi and Telephony based systems.
There will be opportunity for Home working, with mandatory days at the office and the need to attend site as and when required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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