Senior Network Engineer - £54,247 - £57,994 (hybrid working).
This role is currently eligible for a market supplement in addition to the basic salary to reflect determined market conditions. Eligibility for and value of Market factors are reviewed on an annual basis and are not contractual. A market supplement at the rate of £9,100 (pro rata) per annum will be payable.
Take the lead in shaping and delivering cutting-edge technical solutions! This role combines your expertise in technical analysis, innovative design, hands-on development, and strategic implementation of devices, infrastructure, and applications.
You will be at the forefront of the technology lifecycle, driving impactful projects from inception to execution. As a key player, you will lead technical initiatives, craft forward-thinking strategies, and contribute to the evolution of architecture and standards. If you are passionate about creating future-ready solutions and influencing the technical landscape, this is your opportunity to shine!
Key Responsibilities:
* Producing high- and low-level designs to meet challenging networking requirements.
* Building and configuring technical solutions of networked hardware and software.
* Fault finding, monitoring and resolution of issues to a successful conclusion.
* Ensuring core networking and hosting platform perform at optimal levels.
* Producing clear and concise technical documentation.
* Maintaining inventory of network hardware and network IP addressing.
* Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership.
* Attending sites for resolution of issues, to support deployment for Projects and BAU activities.
* Taking ownership of internal projects and delivering projects to a high standard.
We are looking for a person who can:
* Demonstrate extensive experience in installation and configuration of networks.
* Create technical and user documentation with high accuracy and attention to detail.
* Possess functional domain knowledge of routing protocols e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP.
* Show experience in network design to meet customer requirements.
* Have experience in configuration of Cisco Routers and switches.
* Exhibit WAN knowledge.
* Understand Azure Cloud connectivity and firewalls.
* Have knowledge of Checkpoint firewalls.
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols.
* Show experience of network management protocols e.g. SNMP, SSH, SysLog.
* Have experience working with monitoring systems e.g. SolarWinds and ticket systems, understanding priorities and SLAs.
Additional Information:
In addition to the application form, we also require a copy of your current CV. If you are unable to upload your CV to your application, please email a copy to us.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must have a 5-year checkable history in the UK, ideally meaning you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
Please note, the base salary for this role is £45,147 - £48,894 plus a market allowance of £9,100 subject to annual review.
Due to the on-call status, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence. You will be required to upload copies of your licence during the application process.
About us:
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Blended Working/ Hybrid Working:
Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.
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