Network Engineer

An NHS Trust is seeking a Network Engineer on a 6-month initial contract in London. The position is hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, with occasional travel to other sites as required. The role is Inside IR35. ResponsibilitiesLead specialist for the support and maintenance of the Data network systems (e.g.routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure etc). Responsible for ensuring that the systems are operational and maintained 24/7 x 365, implement future upgrades using Prince2 methodology, carry out comprehensive testing and create policies and procedures.This includes reconfiguring, developing and updating existing systems using research methodology, for example constant testing of equipment and regularly adapting infrastructure equipment to meet new requirements.Research, propose and manage policy and service changes, advise, recommend and initiate solutions. This will involve developing business cases to improve services, reduce costs and ensure business continuity across the Trusts clinical and non-clinical services.Provide specialist knowledge and technical support underpinned by theory through the IMandT Service Desk and ensure that the Service Desk is the Single Point of Contact for all IMandT incidents (queries, requests, faults etc) for all staff. Managing this in accordance with the ITIL Best Practice Framework.Manage key suppliers such as BT, Cisco and Exponential E; ensuring proactive performance measurement is carried out. ..... full job details .....