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The Network Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and security of the Family of Schools’ passive and active networks and server hardware.
This includes supporting key infrastructure services such as CCTV, Access Control, and associated networked systems.
The post holder will proactively monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and develop network monitoring and alerting capabilities.
Additionally, the role will provide technical leadership in IT projects requiring network input, such as new builds and refurbishments, while ensuring the security and resilience of all networked systems.
Key Responsibilities include:
Network Management & Monitoring
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Infrastructure & Server Maintenance
Security & Cyber Threat Mitigation
Infrastructure Support & Project Leadership
Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison
Capacity Planning & Service Improvement
Essential Criteria:
• Significant experience in network management within a medium-to-large IT environment.• Strong technical expertise in configuring and maintaining enterprise-grade networking equipment (switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, and Wi-Fi infrastructure).• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.• Solid understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, and access control mechanisms.• Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools for network performance and security.• Experience working on IT infrastructure projects, particularly in network design and implementation.• Ability to manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party service performance.• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
