Network Engineer

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for a Network Engineer on a 6 months contract with a possibility of an extension.

Main purpose of post

To install, support and enhance the force network and telephony systems by undertaking technical tasks, delivering project work and providing customer support.

Responsibilities

• The operation, configuration and maintenance of the force network and telephony systems
• Liaising with internal customers to identify and resolve incidents and problems, responding to requests for service and delivering project work packages
• Researching, identifying and delivering new technology to reduce costs, improve performance and support business processes
• Applying ITIL Service Management and PRINCE2 project management methodologies as required
• Providing 3rd line support and expertise in the network field within the ICT department and forces, and to external forces and agencies as required
• Liaising with and managing external contractors, consultants and suppliers
• Dealing with security related incidents in line with force policies, external guidance and appropriate regulations from external agencies,
• Creating, updating and enhancing documentation, including writing technical instructions, drawing diagrams and creating wiki style pages
• Producing reports on technical and functional aspects of networking and telephony to all levels of audience including general users, senior officers, external technical experts, etc.
• Data Analysis – interpretation of complex numerical data generated by network management systems, and interpretation, processing and presentation as required
• Developing and maintaining own technical knowledge in networking and telephony and working to develop that of others in the team and department
• Provide flexible working hours / overtime / on-call as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role and grade as may reasonably be required by line management.

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of level 5 qualification in Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline
• Previous study in networking to CISCO CCNP standard, or equivalent with any major current equipment manufacturer, e.g. Juniper, Extreme Networks, Fortinet
• Demonstrable equivalent experience to either of the above
• Experience of working as a network engineer in an enterprise environment, with up-to-date technical knowledge including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers and VoIP
• Ability to analyse complex numerical data and identify trends and anomalies
• Experience of problem solving using programming language such as Python, Java, or C
• Experience of team working in a customer service environment
• Ability to work outside office hours as requested
• Ability to rack-mount computer equipment weighing up to 5kg to a height of 1.5 metres
• Full UK driving licence, owing to the need to drive police vehicles carrying heavy equipment, occasionally out of hours

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha 07876556434.