Network Engineer

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.We are currently recruiting for a permanent experienced Network Engineer, based in Leek Wootton. As a key role in the Strategy and Architectural team based in Digital Services function, this role is responsible for the efficient and effective build, maintenance of new network infrastructure (virtual or physical) to ensure the needs are met. The role will assist in creating a culture of perpetual challenge and continuous improvement in the delivery of internal and third-party services.The role will be situated within a Police Force, so applicants must be able to obtain national security vetting.The pay for this position is £48,894 to £54,879 depending on experience.Main Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the forces network infrastructure at all times, whether it be the day to day operational running or during the planning, design, development and documentation of new technical solutions.
• To undertake the role of network subject matter expert, providing technical support assurance and guidance in designated areas, working unsupervised on infrastructure, network configuration and security tasks meeting required service levels and complying with Digital Service directorate procedures.
• To ensure that the network meets all the relevant industry/national/legislative/compliance standards and demonstrates consistency of implementation. To take responsibility for understanding business requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and recommending options. Responsible for impact analysis and quality assurance of modifications to existing systems to support new solutions.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Substantial knowledge of Cisco, Avaya telephony, Azure, AWS, zScaler, SolarWinds and sentinel gained through significant experience in similar size organisations.
• Strong knowledge of network Monitoring & Management alongside Supplier Management experience.
• Strong Knowledge of SD Wan, VLAN Azure vWan.
• Strong Knowledge of Static and Dynamic routing.
• Successful in applying industry best practice with a knowledge of ISO 20000 (Service Management) and ITSM.
• Authoring of Technical Design documents and Service artefacts.
• Previous experience gained in complex large organisation
• Strong problem solving skills with ability to gather and assimilate information. Ability to think ahead and anticipate/mitigate risks and find suitable solutions to issues.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate with key stakeholders and suppliers with the flexibility to adjust approach and style accordingly.
• Good people skills built on a combination of great listening, empathy, insight and intellect.
• Ability to positively guide others and influence change within organisations
• Confident in the ability to be professional and influential on key issues within portfolio area.
• Writing and maintaining technical documentation

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.