ICT Technical Consultant / System Manager
Posted 3 days 6 hours ago by Kings College Hospital
Permanent
Full Time
I.T. & Communications Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
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ICT Technical Consultant / System Manager NHS AfC: Band 8a Main area ICT Network Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-CORP-
Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Cross Site Working Town London Salary £61,927 - £68,676 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 03/07/:59
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
A demanding and exciting opportunity for getting involved in the busy and pressured environment of an ICT network support team at a technically advanced & managerial level. You will be assisting the ICT network manager responsible for centrally managing the networked infrastructure across a number of sites based in Southeast London.
The network infrastructure team are responsible for delivering a highly reliable & resilient network, supporting & maintaining a vast number of users and devices across a variety of network platforms which are an essential component for the day to day running of critical clinical services.
The infrastructure platforms you would help manage and support consist of Cisco switches, routers and WLAN devices providing direct connectivity for over 40,000 endpoints and 12,000+ users 24 hours a day. In addition, you will help manage and provide technical support for Palo Alto firewalls and BIG-IP (F5) systems for perimeter, site-to-site & remote access security solutions.
Main duties of the job Manage KCH Wireless LAN infrastructure
Manage network assurance systems
Manage network related projects across all current and new King's sites
Manage recruitment and appraisals for ICT Technical network analysts
To be an escalation point for network related issues to King's users
Create and manage standard operating procedures for LAN/WAN tasks
Assist with management of the ICT network node rooms
Provide specialist advise to staff/users on network systems and policies
Manage resolution of complex technical issues that affect function of the data infrastructure
Maintain and develop the current network infrastructure to a very high standard
Responsible for the technical monitoring of the Trust's Data Network
Liaise with Third Party suppliers on highly complex technical matters
Monitoring and troubleshooting the Trust's firewall's
Working for our organisation King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities A demanding and exciting opportunity for getting involved in the busy and pressured environment of an ICT network support team at a technically advanced & managerial level. You will be assisting the ICT network manager responsible for centrally managing the networked infrastructure across a number of sites based in Southeast London.
The network infrastructure team are responsible for delivering a highly reliable & resilient network, supporting & maintaining a vast number of users and devices across a variety of network platforms which are an essential component for the day to day running of critical clinical services
The infrastructure platforms you would help manage and support consist of Cisco switches, routers and WLAN devices providing direct connectivity for over 40,000 endpoints and 12,000+ users 24 hours a day. In addition, you will help manage and provide technical support for Palo Alto firewalls and BIG-IP (F5) systems for perimeter, site-to-site & remote access security solutions.
The applicant for this role will be responsible for assisting with the management of the ICT Network team focusing on the LAN\WAN and cabling infrastructure elements. You will help manage workloads, annual leave and ensure there is sufficient support to deliver fast and reliable network support to all King's sites. You would also help with appraising, setting tasks, identifying training needs and mentoring the network team analysts.
Applicant should have an excellent proven track record of PC, network hardware & software support within a Microsoft and Cisco networking environment and experience in managing a small team of ICT technical personnel. In addition, a very good working knowledge & skills in the following is essential:
•Leading a technical team
•Cisco infrastructure hardware & software
•Excellent communication and team working skills
•Hold current CCNP or higher cisco certification
•Palo Alto firewall management
•WAN management and implementation experience
The following is also desirable:
•Windows Active Directory experience
•Experience & knowledge of working in an NHS environment
•VMWare experience
•Network Access Control experience
There will also be a significant involvement in managing the installation of data network cabling across all King's sites liaising directly with 3 rd party cabling suppliers and ensuring the work is completed within SLA and to a high standard.
The successful candidate will be required to travel to the variety of King's sites in this cross-site role. They will also help manage and take part in the ICT network oncall team to cover service affecting network relates issues outside the standard 8-6 working hours and 24/7 at weekends.
If successful, you will have access to the latest technologies, projects and infrastructure and be part of an enthusiastic ICT Infrastructure team. Please see the Person Specification for the full role requirements.
Person specification Education & Qualifications
ICT Technical Consultant / System Manager NHS AfC: Band 8a Main area ICT Network Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-CORP-
Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Cross Site Working Town London Salary £61,927 - £68,676 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 03/07/:59
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
A demanding and exciting opportunity for getting involved in the busy and pressured environment of an ICT network support team at a technically advanced & managerial level. You will be assisting the ICT network manager responsible for centrally managing the networked infrastructure across a number of sites based in Southeast London.
The network infrastructure team are responsible for delivering a highly reliable & resilient network, supporting & maintaining a vast number of users and devices across a variety of network platforms which are an essential component for the day to day running of critical clinical services.
The infrastructure platforms you would help manage and support consist of Cisco switches, routers and WLAN devices providing direct connectivity for over 40,000 endpoints and 12,000+ users 24 hours a day. In addition, you will help manage and provide technical support for Palo Alto firewalls and BIG-IP (F5) systems for perimeter, site-to-site & remote access security solutions.
Main duties of the job Manage KCH Wireless LAN infrastructure
Manage network assurance systems
Manage network related projects across all current and new King's sites
Manage recruitment and appraisals for ICT Technical network analysts
To be an escalation point for network related issues to King's users
Create and manage standard operating procedures for LAN/WAN tasks
Assist with management of the ICT network node rooms
Provide specialist advise to staff/users on network systems and policies
Manage resolution of complex technical issues that affect function of the data infrastructure
Maintain and develop the current network infrastructure to a very high standard
Responsible for the technical monitoring of the Trust's Data Network
Liaise with Third Party suppliers on highly complex technical matters
Monitoring and troubleshooting the Trust's firewall's
Working for our organisation King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities A demanding and exciting opportunity for getting involved in the busy and pressured environment of an ICT network support team at a technically advanced & managerial level. You will be assisting the ICT network manager responsible for centrally managing the networked infrastructure across a number of sites based in Southeast London.
The network infrastructure team are responsible for delivering a highly reliable & resilient network, supporting & maintaining a vast number of users and devices across a variety of network platforms which are an essential component for the day to day running of critical clinical services
The infrastructure platforms you would help manage and support consist of Cisco switches, routers and WLAN devices providing direct connectivity for over 40,000 endpoints and 12,000+ users 24 hours a day. In addition, you will help manage and provide technical support for Palo Alto firewalls and BIG-IP (F5) systems for perimeter, site-to-site & remote access security solutions.
The applicant for this role will be responsible for assisting with the management of the ICT Network team focusing on the LAN\WAN and cabling infrastructure elements. You will help manage workloads, annual leave and ensure there is sufficient support to deliver fast and reliable network support to all King's sites. You would also help with appraising, setting tasks, identifying training needs and mentoring the network team analysts.
Applicant should have an excellent proven track record of PC, network hardware & software support within a Microsoft and Cisco networking environment and experience in managing a small team of ICT technical personnel. In addition, a very good working knowledge & skills in the following is essential:
•Leading a technical team
•Cisco infrastructure hardware & software
•Excellent communication and team working skills
•Hold current CCNP or higher cisco certification
•Palo Alto firewall management
•WAN management and implementation experience
The following is also desirable:
•Windows Active Directory experience
•Experience & knowledge of working in an NHS environment
•VMWare experience
•Network Access Control experience
There will also be a significant involvement in managing the installation of data network cabling across all King's sites liaising directly with 3 rd party cabling suppliers and ensuring the work is completed within SLA and to a high standard.
The successful candidate will be required to travel to the variety of King's sites in this cross-site role. They will also help manage and take part in the ICT network oncall team to cover service affecting network relates issues outside the standard 8-6 working hours and 24/7 at weekends.
If successful, you will have access to the latest technologies, projects and infrastructure and be part of an enthusiastic ICT Infrastructure team. Please see the Person Specification for the full role requirements.
Person specification Education & Qualifications
- BSC in IT Discipline or extensive experience
- High level IT Network Professional Accreditation, ie Cisco CCNP
- Expert knowledge on Microsoft Windows Server OSs
- Experience working in a complex computer network environment, preferably within the NHS
- Firewall management
- Experience in leading staff and organising on-call rotas
- Experience working in a team of professionally qualified people
- Significant Experience of working on complex ICT projects
- Management of third party providers and their staff when on site
- Experience presenting to large or small groups of staff at any level
- Able to make competent judgements on very complex ICT problems
- Ability to provide and present highly complex information to an audience of differing levels of understanding and seniority
- Ability to analyse and form an opinion on solutions ranging from simple to highly complex when presented by multiple suppliers
- Computer and Security equipment configuration and management
- Ability to identify resource needs, secure resources and manage their involvement with the implementation project team
- Ability to work with and deliver within a fixed project timescale
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively within the local organisation at all levels of understanding
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