Principal Network Engineer

1 week ago

Stretford, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary Are you a network expert ready to keep systems connected and secure?We're seeking a skilled Principal Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our critical network infrastructure.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving technical challenges, and want to play a vital role in maintaining a cutting-edge network, we'd love to have you on board
Help us stay connected and drive innovation.
In this role, you'll design, and manage everything from routing and switching to network security and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance across all levels.
You'll work closely with other teams to resolve issues, implement upgrades, and ensure the stability and efficiency of our network.
Your expertise in configuring firewalls, optimising traffic, and diagnosing complex problems will be key to our success.
Main duties of the job Your primary responsibility will be to support the design, deployment and management of data centres, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks across NCA sites.
You will work closely with senior engineers to design network solutions that meet the unique requirements of healthcare environments, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance for clinical and administrative systems.
In addition to network deployment, you will provide technical support to diagnose and resolve network issues and incidents promptly.
You will utilise network monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, minimising disruptions to critical healthcare services and maintaining service level agreements (SLAs).
As a Principal Network Engineer, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement network security measures aimed at protecting sensitive healthcare data and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
You will assist in the implementation of security policies, firewall configurations, and access control mechanisms to mitigate risks and safeguard NHS network infrastructure from cyber threats.
About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.
We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.
By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree level (or equivalent) or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Relevant high level subject matter qualification ( CCNP) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Evidence of continued professional development Desirable ITIL Qualification Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SCRUM, etc) Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to coach and mentor staff to develop their technical skills and experience Able to work on own initiative.
Works well as part of a team.
Is self-motivated and able to motivate others in the team.
Flexible approach to work Proven ability to work to critical deadlines and to effectively prioritise workload.
Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations.
Ability to travel within the requirements of the post, including transporting appropriate equipment when required.
Desirable Able to support large scale projects Able to complete Change Management processes Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Able to identify and resolve complex issues and problems across a broad range of IT solutions to an advanced level.
Advanced knowledge of a broad range of IT solutions, including PC/Server operating systems, applications and hardware solutions.
Able to evaluate and define use of new IT solutions through research and development and build of test configurations.
Significant relevant experience gained in a high-pressure IT Support environment.
Significant experience of delivering, supporting and troubleshooting complex multi-vendor technical infrastructures.
In depth experience of major corporate solutions including the Microsoft server product set, VMware, and industry standard network technologies and architectures.
Some knowledge of common alternative subject matter systems such as (Juniper, Aruba, Dell) Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic plans.
Desirable Knowledge of working in a Healthcare IT environment.
Knowledge of IT Security

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