senior ict senior networks engineer

Job Title: Senior ICT Senior Networks Engineer

Location: Bridgend, South Wales

Salary: £43,254.00

Job type: Full Time, Permanently

South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join!

The role:

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and motivated Senior Networks Engineer to join our dynamic ICT team. As a Senior Networks Engineer, you will design, implement and maintain the organisations network infrastructure. The ICT Senior Networks Engineer will provide the technical resources necessary to support business continuity for a 24/7 emergency policing service and its external partners, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure and providing technical assistance to our staff.

Responsibilities:

• Design implement and maintain switches, routers, firewalls and other networking equipment.
• Optimise network performance and ensure high availability.
• Monitor the network usage, discuss network requirements with stakeholders and recommend and implement network upgrades and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, collaborating with other ICT teams and external vendors when necessary.
• To ensure the reliability of our High Availability services.
• Conduct network assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend and implement necessary security measures.
• Manage network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to plan, implement and support network related projects.

Requirements:

• Must possess any of the following:
  
  • A bachelor's degree in an ICT related subject
  • Cisco Certification
• Demonstratable equivalent skills or experience in networking
• Proven experience as an ICT Senior Networks Engineer or in a similar role.
• In depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, VLANS, VPN, Firewalls and other networking technologies.
• Must have experience of designing, installing, and managing an on-premise network infrastructure including layer 2 and 3 switching and routing.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Hands on experience with network management tools and network troubleshooting utilities.
• Must demonstrate in-depth understanding of datacentre network architectures, ICT disaster recovery strategies, and LAN / WLAN / WAN / Wi-Fi / MPLS / SD-Access networking technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.

Where you'll fit in:

The Senior Network Engineer role works within the Technical Delivery section of the ICT Department and reports to the Core network Specialist.

Benefits Include:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment
• Flexible working dependant of duties
• Free on-site parking
• On site fitness centre and canteen
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programmes
• SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

• As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide.
• South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves.

Info:

We are accepting CVs for this vacancy. Applicants are asked to click the 'Apply' link below and progress through the online form before uploading their CV and a personal statement. Applicants are expected to ensure that their CV and personal statement evidence how they meet the essential criteria under Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge in the Role Profile.

ApplicationClosing: 15th September 2023 5PM

Shortlist announcement: w/c 25th September 2023

In person interview: 11th October 2023

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support, IT Technician, Information Technology, IT, 1st Line, 2nd Line, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Customer Support, Tech Support, Tech Support Services, Customer Support, IT, Customer Services, Remote Support, Engineer may also be considered for this role.