Network Engineer
Leek Wootton
Permanent Contract
Full Time
Salary (£48,894.00 - £54,879.00 + Market Supplement)
Will work an on-call rota in which you will be able to claim an on-call allowance.
The closing date for this post is 12 midday 25-Nov-2024
As a key role in the Strategy and Architectural team based in Digital Services function, this role is responsible for the efficient and effective build, maintenance of new network infrastructure (virtual or physical) to ensure the needs of Warwickshire Police are met.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Support and maintain the forces network infrastructure at all times, including day-to-day operational running and during the planning, design, development, and documentation of new technical solutions.
2. Act as a network subject matter expert, providing technical support assurance and guidance in designated areas, working unsupervised on infrastructure, network configuration, and security tasks.
3. Ensure that the network meets all relevant industry/national/legislative/compliance standards and demonstrates consistency of implementation.
4. Understand business requirements, collect data, deliver analysis, and recommend options.
5. Deliver an environment of continuous improvement and innovation in respect of the infrastructure architecture.
6. Ensure the network meets business requirements and digital strategy, identifying risks and providing mitigation options.
7. Conduct impact analysis and quality assurance of modifications to existing systems to support new solutions.
8. Represent and promote the reputation and values of Warwickshire Police and the Digital Services Directorate at various meetings and groups.
9. Maintain relationships with the Managed Service Provider and other suppliers.
10. Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility, and grading of this post, as required.
Knowledge:
1. Substantial knowledge of Cisco, Avaya telephony, Azure, AWS, zScaler, SolarWinds, and Sentinel.
2. Strong knowledge of network Monitoring & Management and Supplier Management.
3. Strong Knowledge of SD WAN, VLAN Azure vWan.
4. Strong Knowledge of Static and Dynamic routing.
5. Knowledge of ISO 20000 (Service Management) and ITSM.
6. Experience in authoring Technical Design documents and Service artifacts.
Experience:
1. Experience supporting, building, and maintaining physical and virtual infrastructure in a large, complex organization.
2. Strong focus on ICT technologies and operational service delivery.
3. Subject matter expert from inception through to delivery to the end customer.
Key Skills:
1. Previous experience in a complex large organization.
2. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to gather and assimilate information.
3. Ability to communicate with key stakeholders and suppliers effectively.
4. Good people skills built on listening, empathy, insight, and intellect.
5. Ability to guide others and influence change within organizations.
6. Confident in addressing key issues within the portfolio area.
7. Proficient in writing and maintaining technical documentation.
Special Conditions:
1. Requirement to participate in on-call rota.
2. Regular travel throughout Warwickshire.
We want our organization to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
You will be required as part of the Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.
We support the “Happy to talk flexible working” campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals. The flexible working options that may be considered for this role include Fixed Shifts, Remote Working, and Variable Shifts.
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