Network Engineer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Wymondham
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 11 Feb 2021
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
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 hoursTo get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha 0(phone number removed)
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 hoursTo get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha 0(phone number removed)