DTS Network Engineer

Job summary

DTS Network EngineerFull Time - 37.5 hours per weekWe are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team of dedicated IT professionals. We support the delivery of informationtechnology and Telephony to around 6,500 NHS staff working at Stepping Hill Hospital and over 30 sites in the Stockport community.The post holders will have significant experience of managing and maintaining an Enterprise Cisco Network that includes VOIP, Nexus, ACI,Wireless & Firepower. You will have responsibility for operational and strategic support in conjunction with the Network and UC Manager of theNetwork infrastructure, which contains switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers, Cisco Call Managers, VOIP, WebEx, authenticationservers etc. Formal Cisco qualification would be highly advantageous.You will provide technical assistance and support to staff, system administrators, service providers and our colleagues in partner careorganisations. At times you will be required to work off site therefore you must have the use of your own vehicle and a full valid driving license.You will also participate in an on-call rota to provide out of hours support.

Main duties of the job

This is a position in the department, occasionally deputising for the Network and UC Manager in all matters related to the Network duringshort-term absences.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills will be of equal importance to technical ability.

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your professional development in a progressive and innovative IT department.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• A higher education qualification in a computing/engineering/technical discipline or relevant equivalent acquired experience combined with a vocational IT qualification
• ITIL Foundation Certificate (to be passed within 12 months of appointment)

Desirable

• Microsoft Certified Professional Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• A good knowledge of computer architecture, Windows operating systems and office applications
• Data Protection and software licensing principals
• Directory Services / Administration

Desirable

• ITIL Problem & Incident Management
• ITIL Configuration Management
• Desktop & application virtualisation
• Mobile Device Management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting desktop technologies in a networked environment
• Experience of supporting the Windows operating system and standard office applications

Desirable

• Experience of supporting mobile technologies
• Working with an ITIL based Service Desk System
• Administering network and email user accounts
• Experience of supporting BigHand application

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Work proactively and without supervision
• Communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues at all levels of ability and seniority
• Good time management
• An ability to travel around the Stockport area