£35K/yr to £43K/yr
Exeter, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Network Engineer -CISCO - Fortigate

Posted by Reed.

Reed Technology are delighted to be supporting our public sector client with their search for a Senior Network Engineer to join their team

The role requires an extensive knowledge of network technologies, specifically CISCO Layer 2 & 3 switches, Fortigate & Cisco ASA firewall technologies, and a good understanding of and ability to support voice, video, client and server architecture on the network.

The post holder, alongside the other member of the networks team, will be responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of the network environment, to include coordinating any installs, moves, changes, break/fix and decommissioning of physical assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver the installation, configuration and management of the Trusts network environment;
  • Maintain expertise in the operation of the Trust's Emergency Operations Centre's and the various supporting computer and communication systems, and use this knowledge to ensure that Information and Communications Technology resources are used to enable its effective operation
  • Produce detailed technical and financial plans for major Information Technology and Communications systems ensuring that they meet their operational requirements whilst ensuring that they provide best value
  • Ensuring that a comprehensive patching scheme is enforced and maintained across the Trust;
  • Design and maintain effective systems of data integrity and security and ensure that comprehensive backup and disaster recovery procedures exist and are operated;
  • Translate business requirements for IT services into technical deliverables within the network environment. It will require a thorough understanding of industry trends and opportunities;
  • Creation and completion of Preventative Maintenance Routines to support Service Catalogue items ensuring availabilit
  • Ensure that comprehensive technical and system documentation is established, updated and maintained;
  • Provide user training and documentation on all systems and applications used within the network environment;

Benefits

  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
  • Staff networks

If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on

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