Senior Data Network Specialist | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | Elland, HX5 9JP |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6214824/372-THIS1312 |
Summary
The post holder will be an active member the Network team, working under the leadership of the Infrastructure Manager for Network and Telecoms; to deliver connectivity for domain controllers, servers, system hosting, backups, virtual server infrastructure, IP Telephony, Wi-Fi and proactive monitoring tools.
Part of the role will be to establish new and continue to maintain ongoing documentation and ensure that service desk support requests are allocated correctly and prioritised.
The role of the Network Specialist is to ensure consistent delivery of the network infrastructure; supporting multiple sites and around 20,000 network connections and 17,000 network endpoints throughout South & West Yorkshire and beyond. The role is to actively assist in the organisation and capacity planning of all Network support activities and staff, helping focus on individual and Team performance & productivity.
The post holder will be an active member the Network team, working under the leadership of the Infrastructure Manager for Network and Telecoms; to deliver connectivity for domain controllers, servers, system hosting, backups, virtual server infrastructure, IP Telephony, Wi-Fi and proactive monitoring tools.
Part of the role will be to establish new and continue to maintain ongoing documentation and ensure that service desk support requests are allocated correctly and prioritised.
The role of the Network Specialist is to ensure consistent delivery of the network infrastructure; supporting multiple sites and around 20,000 network connections and 17,000 network endpoints throughout South & West Yorkshire and beyond. The role is to actively assist in the organisation and capacity planning of all Network support activities and staff, helping focus on individual and Team performance & productivity.
Occasional work within HM Prison establishments which require post holder to apply for Counter Terrorism Clearance.
Participate in the Network on-call service providing essential network cover out of hours and bank holidays.
You will be an integral part of a hard working team that supports and facilitates network connectivity for healthcare workers across approximately 300 sites.
Manage network projects and assist in developing a future support strategy
Take the lead on Project initiatives and attend relevant meetings providing expertise and guidance to both technical and none technical colleagues and customers.
Attend Meetings on behalf of the Team Leader / Network Manager and other Managers where appropriate.
Actively participate in the design & financial decision making of the department in terms of network hardware and license requirements.
Actively promote, in conjunction with the Network Manager, the importance of accurate recording of activity by all staff working within the Network operations Centre.
To provide network support to both internal and external stakeholders, working in conjunction with other I.T support departments.
Identify where possible efficiencies can be made; promote the service offerings to increase additional income to ensure a good financial position for the business.
Be responsible for the coordination of Incidents and Problems associated to the Network and ensure these are regularly followed up, and resolved within the agreed SLA’s whilst following all THIS policies and procedures around service management.
Give support to all other support colleagues, as required, for their own areas within the THIS Support Services Function. (e.g. Server Manager, 1st/2nd Line Support Manager)
This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024
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